South Africa vs United States of America: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, male
South Africa
45,546
in 2023
United States of America
45,960
in 2023
South Africa rank
20th
United States of America rank
19th
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, male over time
- South Africa
- United States of America
How they compare
United States of America currently reports 45,960 against 45,546 in South Africa, a difference of 414.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 10 shared years of data; in 1999 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 20th and United States of America ranks 19th of 199 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | United States of America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 99,961 | 0 | 99,961 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 43,936 | 0 | 43,936 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 100,052 | 22,649 | 77,402 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 49,613 | 45,464 | 4,149 | 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 United States of America?
- United States of America, at 45,960 against 45,546 in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, male between South Africa and United States of America?
- 414, with United States of America ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and United States of America?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and United States of America rank globally for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, male?
- South Africa ranks 20th and United States of America ranks 19th 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