South Africa vs Yemen: Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, female
South Africa
17,157
in 2023
Yemen
17,081
in 2016
South Africa rank
29th
Yemen rank
30th
Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, female over time
- South Africa
- Yemen
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 17,157 against 17,081 in Yemen, a difference of 76.
Across all 5 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 29th and Yemen ranks 30th of 197 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Yemen | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 48,855 | 12,136 | 36,719 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 29,314 | 9,540 | 19,774 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 44,463 | 17,081 | 27,382 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, female, South Africa or Yemen?
- South Africa, at 17,157 against 17,081 in Yemen as of 2023.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, female between South Africa and Yemen?
- 76, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Yemen?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2016.
- How do South Africa and Yemen rank globally for repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, female?
- South Africa ranks 29th and Yemen ranks 30th of 197 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, female (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