Benin vs Saudi Arabia: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes
Benin
10,518
in 2022
Saudi Arabia
9,973
in 2024
Benin rank
48th
Saudi Arabia rank
50th
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes over time
- Benin
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Benin currently reports 10,518 against 9,973 in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 545.
That makes Benin's figure about 1.1 times Saudi Arabia's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 14 shared years of data; in 1979 it was Saudi Arabia ahead.
Benin ranks 48th and Saudi Arabia ranks 50th of 204 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Benin averaged higher in 2 and Saudi Arabia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 14,055 | 25,495 | 11,440 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2000s | 16,059 | 40,769 | 24,710 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2010s | 17,664 | 15,593 | 2,071 | Benin |
| 2020s | 17,696 | 6,620 | 11,075 | Benin |
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 Saudi Arabia?
- Benin, at 10,518 against 9,973 in Saudi Arabia as of 2022.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes between Benin and Saudi Arabia?
- 545, with Benin ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Saudi Arabia?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 1979 to 2022.
- How do Benin and Saudi Arabia rank globally for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Benin ranks 48th and Saudi Arabia ranks 50th 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