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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Share of individuals with tertiary education in South Africa, by generation and group
In 2018, tertiary education attainment was highest among the White population in South Africa, with around ****, **** and *** 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 (**** 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.
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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 ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 30, 2026, from /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." Chart. February 25, 2020. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 30, 2026. /statistics/1262280/tertiary-education-attainment-in-south-africa-by-generation-and-population-group/
Statistics South Africa. (2020). Share of people who attained tertiary education in South Africa in 2018, by generation and population group. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 30, 2026. /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." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 25 Feb 2020, /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: /statistics/1262280/tertiary-education-attainment-in-south-africa-by-generation-and-population-group/
