China vs Panama: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes
China
2,438
in 2021
Panama
2,198
in 2024
China rank
86th
Panama rank
88th
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes over time
- China
- Panama
How they compare
China currently reports 2,438 against 2,198 in Panama, a difference of 240.
That makes China's figure about 1.1 times Panama's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 14 shared years of data; in 1989 it was China ahead.
China ranks 86th and Panama ranks 88th of 204 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Panama | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.06 million | 13,208 | 4.04 million | China |
| 2000s | 237,010 | 7,191 | 229,819 | China |
| 2010s | 118,505 | 5,163 | 113,341 | China |
| 2020s | 2,798 | 1,871 | 927.5 | 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 Panama?
- China, at 2,438 against 2,198 in Panama as of 2021.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes between China and Panama?
- 240, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Panama?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 1989 to 2021.
- How do China and Panama rank globally for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- China ranks 86th and Panama ranks 88th 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