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
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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

Indicator
Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
203 places, 5,715 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release