South Africa - Gross Enrollment Ratio in Primary Education (Including Overage and Underage Enrollment)
Since 2014, South Africa Gross Enrollment Ratio in Primary Education (Including Overage and Underage Enrollment) decreased by 0.8points year on year. With 98.84 Percent of the Population of the Corresponding Official School Age in 2019, the country was ranked number 134 comparing other countries in Gross Enrollment Ratio in Primary Education (Including Overage and Underage Enrollment). South Africa is overtaken by South Korea, which was ranked number 133 with 98.93 Percent of the Population of the Corresponding Official School Age and is followed by Tanzania with 98.77 Percent of the Population of the Corresponding Official School Age. Malawi lead the ranking with 144.81 Percent of the Population of the Corresponding Official School Age in 2019, +1.7points compared to 2018. Sierra Leone, Nepal and Madagascar respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Gambia recorded the best 5 years average growth at +3.2points per year, while South Sudan witnessed the worst performance at -5.1points per year.
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| Date | Percent of the Population of the Corresponding Official School Age |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 98.84 |
| 2018 | 98.54 |
| 2017 | 100.86 |
| 2016 | 103.18 |
| 2015 | 105.57 |
How does South Africa rank in Gross Enrollment Ratio in Primary Education (Including Overage and Underage Enrollment)?
| # | 179 Countries | Percent of the Population of the Corresponding Official School Age | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
Malawi
|
144.81 % | 2019 | +1.6 % | -0.3 % | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
Sierra Leone
|
143.73 % | 2019 | +27.5 % | NA | View data | |
| 133 |
#133
South Korea
|
98.93 % | 2019 | -0.7 % | +0.1 % | View data | |
| 134 |
#134
South Africa
|
98.84 % | 2019 | +0.3 % | -0.8 % | View data | |
| 135 |
#135
Tanzania
|
98.77 % | 2019 | +4.9 % | +2.6 % | View data | |