Hong Kong, China vs Ireland: Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes
Hong Kong, China
254
in 2024
Ireland
371
in 2022
Hong Kong, China rank
122nd
Ireland rank
119th
Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes over time
- Hong Kong, China
- Ireland
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 371 against 254 in Hong Kong, China, a difference of 117.
That makes Ireland's figure about 1.5 times Hong Kong, China's.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 25 shared years of data; in 1992 it was Ireland ahead.
Hong Kong, China ranks 122nd and Ireland ranks 119th of 203 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Hong Kong, China averaged higher in 1 and Ireland in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hong Kong, China | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 958.25 | 1,137 | 178.75 | Ireland |
| 2000s | 708.33 | 937.67 | 229.33 | Ireland |
| 2010s | 385.11 | 453.33 | 68.22 | Ireland |
| 2020s | 405.33 | 342.33 | 63 | Hong Kong, China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes, Hong Kong, China or Ireland?
- Ireland, at 371 against 254 in Hong Kong, China as of 2022.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes between Hong Kong, China and Ireland?
- 117, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong, China and Ireland?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 1992 to 2022.
- How do Hong Kong, China and Ireland rank globally for repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes?
- Hong Kong, China ranks 122nd and Ireland ranks 119th 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