Mozambique vs South Africa: Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes
Mozambique
46,240
in 2022
South Africa
52,004
in 2023
Mozambique rank
29th
South Africa rank
26th
Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes over time
- Mozambique
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 52,004 against 46,240 in Mozambique, a difference of 5,764.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Mozambique's.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 11 shared years of data; in 1991 it was South Africa ahead.
Mozambique ranks 29th and South Africa ranks 26th of 203 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Mozambique averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mozambique | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 103,831 | 132,255 | 28,424 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 148,356 | 82,140 | 66,216 | Mozambique |
| 2010s | 136,393 | 109,566 | 26,827 | Mozambique |
| 2020s | 63,194 | 63,776 | 581 | 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, Mozambique or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 52,004 against 46,240 in Mozambique as of 2023.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes between Mozambique and South Africa?
- 5,764, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mozambique and South Africa?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2022.
- How do Mozambique and South Africa rank globally for repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes?
- Mozambique ranks 29th 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