Afghanistan vs South Africa: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, female
Afghanistan
22,150
in 2023
South Africa
23,062
in 2023
Afghanistan rank
30th
South Africa rank
29th
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, female over time
- Afghanistan
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 23,062 against 22,150 in Afghanistan, a difference of 912.
Across all 10 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Afghanistan ranks 30th and South Africa ranks 29th of 199 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Afghanistan | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 | 55,767 | 55,767 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 5,780 | 66,407 | 60,627 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 22,150 | 23,062 | 912 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, female, Afghanistan or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 23,062 against 22,150 in Afghanistan as of 2023.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, female between Afghanistan and South Africa?
- 912, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Afghanistan and South Africa?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2023.
- How do Afghanistan and South Africa rank globally for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, female?
- Afghanistan ranks 30th and South Africa ranks 29th of 199 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, female (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