Colombia vs South Africa: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes
Colombia
71,896
in 2022
South Africa
68,608
in 2023
Colombia rank
21st
South Africa rank
23rd
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes over time
- Colombia
- South Africa
How they compare
Colombia currently reports 71,896 against 68,608 in South Africa, a difference of 3,288.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 19 shared years of data; in 1991 it was South Africa ahead.
Colombia ranks 21st and South Africa ranks 23rd of 204 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 161,024 | 198,151 | 37,128 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 114,198 | 122,486 | 8,288 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 24,291 | 166,288 | 141,996 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 58,737 | 82,566 | 23,829 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes, Colombia or South Africa?
- Colombia, at 71,896 against 68,608 in South Africa as of 2022.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes between Colombia and South Africa?
- 3,288, with Colombia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and South Africa?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2022.
- How do Colombia and South Africa rank globally for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Colombia ranks 21st and South Africa ranks 23rd 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