Kenya vs Syrian Arab Republic: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes

Kenya
43,143
in 2016
Syrian Arab Republic
42,078
in 2024
Kenya rank
34th
Syrian Arab Republic rank
35th

Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes over time

  • Kenya
  • Syrian Arab Republic
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How they compare

Kenya currently reports 43,143 against 42,078 in Syrian Arab Republic, a difference of 1,065.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 14 shared years of data; in 1971 it was Syrian Arab Republic ahead.

Kenya ranks 34th and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 35th of 204 countries.

Kenya has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Kenya Syrian Arab Republic Difference Ahead
1970s 29,787 29,623 163.5 Kenya
1980s 125,764 35,766 89,998 Kenya
1990s 65,118 61,559 3,559 Kenya
2000s 79,328 72,161 7,166 Kenya

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes, Kenya or Syrian Arab Republic?
Kenya, at 43,143 against 42,078 in Syrian Arab Republic as of 2016.
What is the difference in repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes between Kenya and Syrian Arab Republic?
1,065, with Kenya ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Kenya and Syrian Arab Republic?
14 years are reported by both, from 1971 to 2005.
How do Kenya and Syrian Arab Republic rank globally for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
Kenya ranks 34th and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 35th 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

Indicator
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
204 places, 5,876 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release