Guatemala vs South Africa: Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes
Guatemala
50,899
in 2024
South Africa
52,004
in 2023
Guatemala rank
28th
South Africa rank
26th
Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes over time
- Guatemala
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 52,004 against 50,899 in Guatemala, a difference of 1,105.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 12 shared years of data; in 1999 it was South Africa ahead.
Guatemala ranks 28th and South Africa ranks 26th of 203 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Guatemala | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 51,919 | 120,742 | 68,823 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 58,459 | 82,140 | 23,681 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 57,354 | 109,566 | 52,212 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 43,590 | 59,356 | 15,766 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes, Guatemala or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 52,004 against 50,899 in Guatemala as of 2023.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes between Guatemala and South Africa?
- 1,105, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Guatemala and South Africa?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2023.
- How do Guatemala and South Africa rank globally for repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes?
- Guatemala ranks 28th and South Africa ranks 26th of 203 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary 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