South Africa vs Uganda: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, male
South Africa
45,546
in 2023
Uganda
50,625
in 2017
South Africa rank
20th
Uganda rank
17th
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, male over time
- South Africa
- Uganda
How they compare
Uganda currently reports 50,625 against 45,546 in South Africa, a difference of 5,079.
That makes Uganda's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 12 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Uganda ahead.
South Africa ranks 20th and Uganda ranks 17th of 199 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and Uganda in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Uganda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 62,846 | 125,518 | 62,672 | Uganda |
| 2010s | 105,543 | 68,741 | 36,802 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, male, South Africa or Uganda?
- Uganda, at 50,625 against 45,546 in South Africa as of 2017.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, male between South Africa and Uganda?
- 5,079, with Uganda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Uganda?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2016.
- How do South Africa and Uganda rank globally for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, male?
- South Africa ranks 20th and Uganda ranks 17th 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