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
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
February 2026 Data Release