Angola vs South Africa: Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes
Angola
92,281
in 2023
South Africa
137,970
in 2023
Angola rank
9th
South Africa rank
7th
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes over time
- Angola
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 137,970 against 92,281 in Angola, a difference of 45,689.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.5 times Angola's.
Across all 5 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Angola ranks 9th and South Africa ranks 7th of 200 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Angola | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 33,483 | 61,106 | 27,624 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 96,331 | 120,766 | 24,435 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 93,542 | 124,550 | 31,008 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes, Angola or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 137,970 against 92,281 in Angola as of 2023.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes between Angola and South Africa?
- 45,689, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Angola and South Africa?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2023.
- How do Angola and South Africa rank globally for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Angola ranks 9th and South Africa ranks 7th of 200 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release