China vs Zimbabwe: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes
China
2,438
in 2021
Zimbabwe
2,469
in 2024
China rank
86th
Zimbabwe rank
85th
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes over time
- China
- Zimbabwe
How they compare
Zimbabwe currently reports 2,469 against 2,438 in China, a difference of 31.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 10 shared years of data; in 2012 it was China ahead.
China ranks 86th and Zimbabwe ranks 85th of 204 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Zimbabwe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 47,061 | 9,990 | 37,071 | China |
| 2020s | 2,798 | 1,788 | 1,010 | 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 Zimbabwe?
- Zimbabwe, at 2,469 against 2,438 in China as of 2024.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes between China and Zimbabwe?
- 31, with Zimbabwe ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Zimbabwe?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2021.
- How do China and Zimbabwe rank globally for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- China ranks 86th and Zimbabwe ranks 85th 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