Belgium vs Gambia: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes
Belgium
6,174
in 2023
Gambia
5,140
in 2025
Belgium rank
63rd
Gambia rank
65th
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes over time
- Belgium
- Gambia
How they compare
Belgium currently reports 6,174 against 5,140 in Gambia, a difference of 1,034.
That makes Belgium's figure about 1.2 times Gambia's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 30 shared years of data; in 1974 it was Belgium ahead.
Belgium ranks 63rd and Gambia ranks 65th of 204 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Belgium averaged higher in 4 and Gambia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Gambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 21,871 | 687.17 | 21,184 | Belgium |
| 1980s | 15,607 | 1,402 | 14,205 | Belgium |
| 2000s | 7,992 | 5,077 | 2,916 | Belgium |
| 2010s | 7,007 | 4,584 | 2,424 | Belgium |
| 2020s | 6,158 | 6,654 | 496.25 | Gambia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes, Belgium or Gambia?
- Belgium, at 6,174 against 5,140 in Gambia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes between Belgium and Gambia?
- 1,034, with Belgium ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Gambia?
- 30 years are reported by both, from 1974 to 2023.
- How do Belgium and Gambia rank globally for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Belgium ranks 63rd and Gambia ranks 65th 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