Sao Tome and Principe vs Suriname: Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes
Sao Tome and Principe
799
in 2017
Suriname
941
in 2021
Sao Tome and Principe rank
112th
Suriname rank
109th
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes over time
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Suriname
How they compare
Suriname currently reports 941 against 799 in Sao Tome and Principe, a difference of 142.
That makes Suriname's figure about 1.2 times Sao Tome and Principe's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 10 shared years of data; in 1977 it was Suriname ahead.
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 112th and Suriname ranks 109th of 200 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Sao Tome and Principe averaged higher in 1 and Suriname in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Sao Tome and Principe | Suriname | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 395.5 | 1,009 | 613.5 | Suriname |
| 2000s | 956 | 669 | 287 | Sao Tome and Principe |
| 2010s | 712.17 | 1,174 | 462.33 | Suriname |
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, Sao Tome and Principe or Suriname?
- Suriname, at 941 against 799 in Sao Tome and Principe as of 2021.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes between Sao Tome and Principe and Suriname?
- 142, with Suriname ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Sao Tome and Principe and Suriname?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 1977 to 2017.
- How do Sao Tome and Principe and Suriname rank globally for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 112th and Suriname ranks 109th 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