Gambia vs Niger: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes
Gambia
5,140
in 2025
Niger
4,169
in 2024
Gambia rank
65th
Niger rank
68th
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes over time
- Gambia
- Niger
How they compare
Gambia currently reports 5,140 against 4,169 in Niger, a difference of 971.
That makes Gambia's figure about 1.2 times Niger's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 45 shared years of data; in 1971 it was Niger ahead.
Gambia ranks 65th and Niger ranks 68th of 204 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Gambia averaged higher in 5 and Niger in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Gambia | Niger | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 549.67 | 2,542 | 1,992 | Niger |
| 1980s | 1,469 | 937.33 | 531.33 | Gambia |
| 1990s | 5,174 | 2,504 | 2,670 | Gambia |
| 2000s | 5,669 | 1,141 | 4,528 | Gambia |
| 2010s | 3,853 | 767.86 | 3,085 | Gambia |
| 2020s | 6,480 | 2,040 | 4,440 | Gambia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes, Gambia or Niger?
- Gambia, at 5,140 against 4,169 in Niger as of 2025.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes between Gambia and Niger?
- 971, with Gambia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Gambia and Niger?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1971 to 2024.
- How do Gambia and Niger rank globally for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Gambia ranks 65th and Niger ranks 68th 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