Bangladesh vs South Africa: Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes
Bangladesh
79,986
in 2020
South Africa
87,328
in 2023
Bangladesh rank
8th
South Africa rank
7th
Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes over time
- Bangladesh
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 87,328 against 79,986 in Bangladesh, a difference of 7,342.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Bangladesh's.
Across all 9 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Bangladesh ranks 8th and South Africa ranks 7th of 199 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bangladesh | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 62,948 | 147,302 | 84,354 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 82,190 | 118,800 | 36,610 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 55,929 | 126,050 | 70,121 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 79,986 | 118,983 | 38,997 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes, Bangladesh or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 87,328 against 79,986 in Bangladesh as of 2023.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes between Bangladesh and South Africa?
- 7,342, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bangladesh and South Africa?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2020.
- How do Bangladesh and South Africa rank globally for repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Bangladesh ranks 8th and South Africa ranks 7th of 199 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (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