Nepal vs South Africa: Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes
Nepal
56,552
in 2025
South Africa
52,004
in 2023
Nepal rank
23rd
South Africa rank
26th
Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes over time
- Nepal
- South Africa
How they compare
Nepal currently reports 56,552 against 52,004 in South Africa, a difference of 4,548.
That makes Nepal's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 12 shared years of data; in 1991 it was South Africa ahead.
Nepal ranks 23rd and South Africa ranks 26th of 203 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Nepal averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nepal | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 114,116 | 132,255 | 18,138 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 128,296 | 74,683 | 53,613 | Nepal |
| 2010s | 60,352 | 113,218 | 52,866 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 41,259 | 51,734 | 10,475 | 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, Nepal or South Africa?
- Nepal, at 56,552 against 52,004 in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes between Nepal and South Africa?
- 4,548, with Nepal ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nepal and South Africa?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2023.
- How do Nepal and South Africa rank globally for repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes?
- Nepal ranks 23rd 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