In 2018, tertiary education attainment was highest among the White population in South Africa, with around 43.2, 41.3 and 5.6 percent of the individuals associated with Generation X, Millennials, and Born-free Millennials, respectively. Moreover, compared to the generation of Millennials, tertiary school completion was higher in all population groups in Generation X, except among Indians/Asians. Furthermore, the total share of Millennials who received a tertiary education (12.9 percent) was slightly lower than that of Generation X. However, the source indicates that a possible explanation to that is that some of the Millennials were still obtaining their higher education degrees.
Share of people who attained tertiary education in South Africa in 2018, by generation and population group
Generation X born between 1960 and 1979 (39-58 years old in 2018).
Millennials born between 1980 and 1999 (23-38 years old in 2018).
Born-free Millennials born after 1994 (19-24 years old in 2018).
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Statistics South Africa. (February 25, 2020). Share of people who attained tertiary education in South Africa in 2018, by generation and population group [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1262280/tertiary-education-attainment-in-south-africa-by-generation-and-population-group/
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Statistics South Africa. (2020). Share of people who attained tertiary education in South Africa in 2018, by generation and population group. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1262280/tertiary-education-attainment-in-south-africa-by-generation-and-population-group/
Statistics South Africa. "Share of People Who Attained Tertiary Education in South Africa in 2018, by Generation and Population Group." Statista, Statista Inc., 25 Feb 2020, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1262280/tertiary-education-attainment-in-south-africa-by-generation-and-population-group/
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Share of people who attained tertiary education in South Africa in 2018, by generation and population group [Graph], Statistics South Africa, February 25, 2020. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1262280/tertiary-education-attainment-in-south-africa-by-generation-and-population-group/
