Mali vs South Africa: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes
Mali
70,193
in 2023
South Africa
68,608
in 2023
Mali rank
22nd
South Africa rank
23rd
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes over time
- Mali
- South Africa
How they compare
Mali currently reports 70,193 against 68,608 in South Africa, a difference of 1,585.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 14 shared years of data; in 1999 it was South Africa ahead.
Mali ranks 22nd and South Africa ranks 23rd of 204 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Mali averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mali | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 21,149 | 188,596 | 167,447 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 31,524 | 117,779 | 86,255 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 52,644 | 178,424 | 125,779 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 70,193 | 68,608 | 1,585 | Mali |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes, Mali or South Africa?
- Mali, at 70,193 against 68,608 in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes between Mali and South Africa?
- 1,585, with Mali ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mali and South Africa?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2023.
- How do Mali and South Africa rank globally for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Mali ranks 22nd and South Africa ranks 23rd 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