Congo vs Saudi Arabia: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes
Congo
11,201
in 2023
Saudi Arabia
9,973
in 2024
Congo rank
47th
Saudi Arabia rank
50th
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes over time
- Congo
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Congo currently reports 11,201 against 9,973 in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 1,228.
That makes Congo's figure about 1.1 times Saudi Arabia's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 7 shared years of data; in 1979 it was Saudi Arabia ahead.
Congo ranks 47th and Saudi Arabia ranks 50th of 204 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Congo averaged higher in 1 and Saudi Arabia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 21,830 | 25,495 | 3,665 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2000s | 30,830 | 40,674 | 9,844 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2010s | 31,780 | 26,296 | 5,484 | Congo |
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 or Saudi Arabia?
- Congo, at 11,201 against 9,973 in Saudi Arabia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes between Congo and Saudi Arabia?
- 1,228, with Congo ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and Saudi Arabia?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 1979 to 2012.
- How do Congo and Saudi Arabia rank globally for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Congo ranks 47th and Saudi Arabia ranks 50th 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