Congo vs Saudi Arabia: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, male

Congo
6,003
in 2023
Saudi Arabia
5,108
in 2024
Congo rank
47th
Saudi Arabia rank
50th

Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, male over time

  • Congo
  • Saudi Arabia
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How they compare

Congo currently reports 6,003 against 5,108 in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 895.

That makes Congo's figure about 1.2 times Saudi Arabia's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 7 shared years of data; in 1979 it was Saudi Arabia ahead.

Congo ranks 47th and Saudi Arabia ranks 50th of 199 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Congo averaged higher in 1 and Saudi Arabia in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Congo Saudi Arabia Difference Ahead
1970s 11,208 18,788 7,580 Saudi Arabia
2000s 16,486 21,218 4,733 Saudi Arabia
2010s 16,525 13,352 3,173 Congo

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, male, Congo or Saudi Arabia?
Congo, at 6,003 against 5,108 in Saudi Arabia as of 2023.
What is the difference in repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, male between Congo and Saudi Arabia?
895, with Congo ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and Saudi Arabia?
7 years are reported by both, from 1979 to 2012.
How do Congo and Saudi Arabia rank globally for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, male?
Congo ranks 47th and Saudi Arabia ranks 50th of 199 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, male (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, male (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
199 places, 5,311 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release