South Africa - Tertiary Enrollment 1988
10.52%
+6.13pp from 1987
South Africa's tertiary enrollment was 10.52% in 1988. This was the 18th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 1988▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Belarus | 47.89% | 1.2% |
| 2nd | Kazakhstan | 38.47% | 3.6% |
| 3rd | Peru | 28.60% | 5.6% |
| 4th | Kyrgyz Republic | 27.57% | 1.9% |
| 5th | Philippines | 22.83% | 6.3% |
| 6th | Mongolia | 22.28% | -1.4% |
| 7th | Cuba | 22.07% | 2.6% |
| 8th | Panama | 21.06% | -8.9% |
| 9th | Tajikistan | 20.37% | -1.7% |
| 10th | Armenia | 19.55% | 5.3% |
| 11th | Bahamas, The | 18.49% | 7.2% |
| 12th | Syrian Arab Republic | 18.12% | 7.9% |
| 13th | Egypt, Arab Republic of | 17.41% | -2.6% |
| 14th | Kuwait | 15.29% | 5.1% |
| 15th | El Salvador | 14.53% | 0.7% |
| 16th | Turkmenistan | 11.67% | -47.3% |
| 17th | Iraq | 10.87% | 4.4% |
| 18th | South Africa | 10.52% | 139.6% |
| 19th | Bahrain | 10.39% | 47.6% |
| 20th | Honduras | 9.84% | 11.5% |
| 21st | Morocco | 9.30% | 8.7% |
| 22nd | Algeria | 8.64% | -2.4% |
| 23rd | Paraguay | 8.44% | -0.7% |
| 24th | Suriname | 7.90% | 9.5% |
| 25th | Malaysia | 7.47% | -0.4% |
| 26th | Indonesia | 6.79% | -9.5% |
| 27th | Trinidad and Tobago | 5.74% | -1.4% |
| 28th | Myanmar | 5.58% | -15.0% |
| 29th | Congo, Republic of | 5.58% | 5.7% |
| 30th | Gabon | 5.40% | -4.1% |
| 31st | Tunisia | 5.37% | 6.0% |
| 32nd | Nepal | 5.25% | 11.7% |
| 33rd | St. Kitts and Nevis | 4.72% | -23.1% |
| 34th | Eswatini | 4.43% | 20.0% |
| 35th | Guyana | 4.35% | 61.2% |
| 36th | Bangladesh | 3.86% | -13.8% |
| 37th | Nigeria | 3.83% | 10.2% |
| 38th | Madagascar | 3.42% | -0.4% |
| 39th | Pakistan | 3.14% | 13.1% |
| 40th | China | 3.09% | 1.1% |
| 41st | Mauritania | 3.02% | -3.2% |
| 42nd | Cameroon | 2.63% | 6.5% |
| 43rd | St. Lucia | 2.40% | 6.3% |
| 44th | Zambia | 2.15% | 10.1% |
| 45th | Togo | 2.11% | 10.0% |
| 46th | Benin | 2.02% | -2.8% |
| 47th | Congo, Democratic Republic of | 1.69% | 11.7% |
| 48th | Sierra Leone | 1.61% | -9.1% |
| 49th | Lesotho | 1.47% | 7.3% |
| 50th | Lao PDR | 1.33% | -7.1% |
| 51st | Guinea | 1.10% | -14.9% |
| 52nd | Central African Republic | 1.08% | 10.8% |
| 53rd | Uganda | 0.92% | 8.8% |
| 54th | Burundi | 0.73% | 16.8% |
| 55th | Burkina Faso | 0.66% | 6.7% |
| 56th | Angola | 0.58% | - |
| 57th | Malawi | 0.41% | -6.2% |
FAQ
What was South Africa's tertiary enrollment in 1988?▾
South Africa's tertiary enrollment in 1988 was 10.52%. This ranked 18th globally.
How did South Africa's tertiary enrollment change in 1988?▾
South Africa's tertiary enrollment increased by 139.6% in 1988 compared to 1987.
Which country had the highest tertiary enrollment in 1988?▾
Belarus had the highest tertiary enrollment in 1988 at 47.89%.
What is the tertiary enrollment of South Africa in 1988?▾
The tertiary enrollment of South Africa in 1988 was 10.52%. This ranked 18th globally.
HistorySaid - pattern alert
South Africa matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 1988. Historically: 386 occurrences, 278 successful (72%). Outcome 24 months later: 14.3%. View full analysis →
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