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
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
February 2026 Data Release