Congo, Democratic Republic of the vs India: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
475,618
in 2023
India
1.17 million
in 2025
Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank
3rd
India rank
2nd
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes over time
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- India
How they compare
India currently reports 1.17 million against 475,618 in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, a difference of 693,572.
That makes India's figure about 2.5 times Congo, Democratic Republic of the's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 14 shared years of data; in 1971 it was India ahead.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 3rd and India ranks 2nd of 204 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Congo, Democratic Republic of the averaged higher in 1 and India in 5.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo, Democratic Republic of the | India | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 263,138 | 5.27 million | 5.01 million | India |
| 1980s | 242,909 | 1.08 million | 834,751 | India |
| 1990s | 172,876 | 1.22 million | 1.05 million | India |
| 2000s | 343,382 | 1.27 million | 924,221 | India |
| 2010s | 330,675 | 1.25 million | 916,434 | India |
| 2020s | 510,778 | 260,745 | 250,032 | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes, Congo, Democratic Republic of the or India?
- India, at 1.17 million against 475,618 in Congo, Democratic Republic of the as of 2025.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes between Congo, Democratic Republic of the and India?
- 693,572, with India ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo, Democratic Republic of the and India?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 1971 to 2023.
- How do Congo, Democratic Republic of the and India rank globally for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 3rd and India ranks 2nd 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