Belgium vs Saudi Arabia: Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes
Belgium
1,758
in 2023
Saudi Arabia
1,891
in 2024
Belgium rank
97th
Saudi Arabia rank
96th
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes over time
- Belgium
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 1,891 against 1,758 in Belgium, a difference of 133.
That makes Saudi Arabia's figure about 1.1 times Belgium's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2007 it was Saudi Arabia ahead.
Belgium ranks 97th and Saudi Arabia ranks 96th of 200 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Belgium averaged higher in 1 and Saudi Arabia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8,394 | 23,554 | 15,160 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2010s | 8,949 | 7,983 | 966 | Belgium |
| 2020s | 2,578 | 2,848 | 270.67 | Saudi Arabia |
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, Belgium or Saudi Arabia?
- Saudi Arabia, at 1,891 against 1,758 in Belgium as of 2024.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes between Belgium and Saudi Arabia?
- 133, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Saudi Arabia?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2022.
- How do Belgium and Saudi Arabia rank globally for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Belgium ranks 97th and Saudi Arabia ranks 96th 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