China vs Greece: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes
China
2,438
in 2021
Greece
2,410
in 2023
China rank
86th
Greece rank
87th
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes over time
- China
- Greece
How they compare
China currently reports 2,438 against 2,410 in Greece, a difference of 28.
Across all 16 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
China ranks 86th and Greece ranks 87th of 204 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Greece | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.06 million | 56 | 4.06 million | China |
| 1990s | 2.61 million | 382 | 2.61 million | China |
| 2000s | 217,878 | 1,436 | 216,442 | China |
| 2010s | 85,552 | 1,594 | 83,958 | China |
| 2020s | 2,798 | 1,942 | 857 | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes, China or Greece?
- China, at 2,438 against 2,410 in Greece as of 2021.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes between China and Greece?
- 28, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Greece?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 1989 to 2021.
- How do China and Greece rank globally for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- China ranks 86th and Greece ranks 87th 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