Benin vs Congo: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes

Benin
10,518
in 2022
Congo
11,201
in 2023
Benin rank
48th
Congo rank
47th

Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes over time

  • Benin
  • Congo
020.0k40.0k60.0k197119972023

How they compare

Congo currently reports 11,201 against 10,518 in Benin, a difference of 683.

That makes Congo's figure about 1.1 times Benin's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 35 shared years of data; in 1971 it was Congo ahead.

Benin ranks 48th and Congo ranks 47th of 204 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Benin averaged higher in 2 and Congo in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade Benin Congo Difference Ahead
1970s 9,529 21,979 12,450 Congo
1980s 22,517 29,559 7,042 Congo
1990s 37,295 35,726 1,569 Benin
2000s 37,139 29,676 7,463 Benin
2010s 14,433 31,780 17,347 Congo

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes, Benin or Congo?
Congo, at 11,201 against 10,518 in Benin as of 2023.
What is the difference in repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes between Benin and Congo?
683, with Congo ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Congo?
35 years are reported by both, from 1971 to 2012.
How do Benin and Congo rank globally for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
Benin ranks 48th and Congo ranks 47th 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

Indicator
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
204 places, 5,876 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release