Republic of Korea vs Singapore: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, male
Republic of Korea
7
in 2024
Singapore
4
in 2023
Republic of Korea rank
156th
Singapore rank
159th
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, male over time
- Republic of Korea
- Singapore
How they compare
Republic of Korea currently reports 7 against 4 in Singapore, a difference of 3.
That makes Republic of Korea's figure about 1.8 times Singapore's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 23 shared years of data; in 1972 it was Republic of Korea ahead.
Republic of Korea ranks 156th and Singapore ranks 159th of 199 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Republic of Korea averaged higher in 1 and Singapore in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Republic of Korea | Singapore | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 90.62 | 677.75 | 587.12 | Singapore |
| 1980s | 0 | 82.75 | 82.75 | Singapore |
| 2000s | 6.33 | 26.33 | 20 | Singapore |
| 2010s | 7.75 | 13.25 | 5.5 | Singapore |
| 2020s | 6.5 | 6 | 0.5 | Republic of Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, male, Republic of Korea or Singapore?
- Republic of Korea, at 7 against 4 in Singapore as of 2024.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, male between Republic of Korea and Singapore?
- 3, with Republic of Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and Singapore?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 1972 to 2023.
- How do Republic of Korea and Singapore rank globally for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, male?
- Republic of Korea ranks 156th and Singapore ranks 159th 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
February 2026 Data Release