The educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+ years, total in South Africa is now at 87.2%, indicating a decrease of 0.8% (-0.9%) since 2021.
Educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+ years, total in South Africa
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Data availability:
Regions:
215
Date range: 1970 to 2023
Points:
13,760
Measure:
%
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Primary or higher attainment
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South Africa Primary or higher attainment between 1970 and 2022
| Period | Primary or higher attainment | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 87.2% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 88% | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 88.4% | +2.2% |
| 2019 | 86.3% | +2.1% |
| 2018 | 84.2% | -1.6% |
| 2017 | 85.9% | +7.6% |
| 2016 | 78.3% | -4.1% |
| 2015 | 82.4% | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 81.8% | +0.9% |
| 2013 | 80.8% | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 81.1% | +2% |
| 2011 | 79.1% | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 78.5% | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 78% | +3.6% |
| 2008 | 74.4% | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 74.1% | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 73% | +0.8% |
| 2005 | 72.2% | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 71.5% | +0.6% |
| 2003 | 70.8% | +2.2% |
| 2002 | 68.7% | +6.4% |
| 2001 | 62.3% | +28.6% |
| 1985 | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| 1980 | 39.9% | +3.4% |
| 1970 | 36.4% |