South Africa vs Yemen: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes
South Africa
68,608
in 2023
Yemen
58,675
in 2016
South Africa rank
23rd
Yemen rank
26th
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes over time
- South Africa
- Yemen
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 68,608 against 58,675 in Yemen, a difference of 9,933.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times Yemen's.
Across all 9 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 23rd and Yemen ranks 26th of 204 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Yemen | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 188,596 | 35,072 | 153,524 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 106,238 | 28,757 | 77,480 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 174,477 | 59,550 | 114,927 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes, South Africa or Yemen?
- South Africa, at 68,608 against 58,675 in Yemen as of 2023.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes between South Africa and Yemen?
- 9,933, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Yemen?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2016.
- How do South Africa and Yemen rank globally for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- South Africa ranks 23rd and Yemen ranks 26th 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