Brazil vs Madagascar: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes
Brazil
1.52 million
in 2004
Madagascar
418,637
in 2024
Brazil rank
1st
Madagascar rank
4th
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes over time
- Brazil
- Madagascar
How they compare
Brazil currently reports 1.52 million against 418,637 in Madagascar, a difference of 1.11 million.
That makes Brazil's figure about 3.6 times Madagascar's.
Across all 13 years both countries report, Brazil has been ahead every year.
Brazil ranks 1st and Madagascar ranks 4th of 204 countries.
Brazil has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Brazil | Madagascar | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.43 million | 135,293 | 1.29 million | Brazil |
| 1990s | 1.84 million | 230,164 | 1.61 million | Brazil |
| 2000s | 1.79 million | 353,570 | 1.44 million | Brazil |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes, Brazil or Madagascar?
- Brazil, at 1.52 million against 418,637 in Madagascar as of 2004.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes between Brazil and Madagascar?
- 1.11 million, with Brazil ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Brazil and Madagascar?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 1971 to 2004.
- How do Brazil and Madagascar rank globally for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Brazil ranks 1st and Madagascar ranks 4th 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