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
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
February 2026 Data Release