Colombia vs South Africa: Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, male
Colombia
33,591
in 2022
South Africa
34,847
in 2023
Colombia rank
23rd
South Africa rank
22nd
Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, male over time
- Colombia
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 34,847 against 33,591 in Colombia, a difference of 1,256.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 13 shared years of data; in 1991 it was South Africa ahead.
Colombia ranks 23rd and South Africa ranks 22nd of 197 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 35,679 | 72,292 | 36,613 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 31,328 | 47,961 | 16,633 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 10,320 | 68,170 | 57,850 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 23,879 | 37,638 | 13,759 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, male, Colombia or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 34,847 against 33,591 in Colombia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, male between Colombia and South Africa?
- 1,256, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and South Africa?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2022.
- How do Colombia and South Africa rank globally for repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, male?
- Colombia ranks 23rd and South Africa ranks 22nd of 197 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, male (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