Angola vs South Africa: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes
Angola
75,577
in 2023
South Africa
68,608
in 2023
Angola rank
20th
South Africa rank
23rd
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes over time
- Angola
- South Africa
How they compare
Angola currently reports 75,577 against 68,608 in South Africa, a difference of 6,969.
That makes Angola's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 1991 it was South Africa ahead.
Angola ranks 20th and South Africa ranks 23rd of 204 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Angola | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 141,778 | 202,929 | 61,152 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 58,175 | 180,801 | 122,626 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 59,921 | 162,541 | 102,620 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 72,528 | 74,720 | 2,192 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes, Angola or South Africa?
- Angola, at 75,577 against 68,608 in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes between Angola and South Africa?
- 6,969, with Angola ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Angola and South Africa?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2023.
- How do Angola and South Africa rank globally for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Angola ranks 20th and South Africa ranks 23rd of 204 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary 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