Sierra Leone vs South Africa: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, female
Sierra Leone
20,176
in 2024
South Africa
23,062
in 2023
Sierra Leone rank
31st
South Africa rank
29th
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, female over time
- Sierra Leone
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 23,062 against 20,176 in Sierra Leone, a difference of 2,886.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Sierra Leone's.
Across all 9 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Sierra Leone ranks 31st and South Africa ranks 29th of 199 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Sierra Leone | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 18,595 | 62,350 | 43,755 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 17,666 | 29,464 | 11,797 | 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, Sierra Leone or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 23,062 against 20,176 in Sierra Leone as of 2023.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, female between Sierra Leone and South Africa?
- 2,886, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Sierra Leone and South Africa?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2023.
- How do Sierra Leone and South Africa rank globally for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, female?
- Sierra Leone ranks 31st 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