Guinea vs South Africa: Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes

Guinea
51,672
in 2020
South Africa
52,004
in 2023
Guinea rank
27th
South Africa rank
26th

Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes over time

  • Guinea
  • South Africa
050.0k100.0k150.0k197720002023

How they compare

South Africa currently reports 52,004 against 51,672 in Guinea, a difference of 332.

Across all 9 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.

Guinea ranks 27th 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 Guinea South Africa Difference Ahead
1990s 27,832 121,863 94,031 South Africa
2000s 32,767 74,683 41,916 South Africa
2010s 52,358 116,165 63,807 South Africa
2020s 51,672 82,223 30,551 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, Guinea or South Africa?
South Africa, at 52,004 against 51,672 in Guinea as of 2023.
What is the difference in repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes between Guinea and South Africa?
332, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Guinea and South Africa?
9 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2020.
How do Guinea and South Africa rank globally for repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes?
Guinea ranks 27th 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