Nepal vs South Africa: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes
Nepal
62,642
in 2025
South Africa
68,608
in 2023
Nepal rank
25th
South Africa rank
23rd
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes over time
- Nepal
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 68,608 against 62,642 in Nepal, a difference of 5,966.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Nepal's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 17 shared years of data; in 1991 it was Nepal ahead.
Nepal ranks 25th and South Africa ranks 23rd of 204 countries.
Nepal has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nepal | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 521,650 | 207,660 | 313,991 | Nepal |
| 2000s | 549,234 | 107,275 | 441,959 | Nepal |
| 2010s | 238,988 | 171,138 | 67,850 | Nepal |
| 2020s | 77,188 | 67,909 | 9,279 | Nepal |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes, Nepal or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 68,608 against 62,642 in Nepal as of 2023.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes between Nepal and South Africa?
- 5,966, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nepal and South Africa?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2023.
- How do Nepal and South Africa rank globally for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Nepal ranks 25th 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