South Africa vs United States of America: Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, male
South Africa
34,847
in 2023
United States of America
38,757
in 2023
South Africa rank
22nd
United States of America rank
19th
Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, male over time
- South Africa
- United States of America
How they compare
United States of America currently reports 38,757 against 34,847 in South Africa, a difference of 3,910.
That makes United States of America's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2018 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 22nd and United States of America ranks 19th of 197 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and United States of America in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | United States of America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 62,312 | 33,028 | 29,285 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 36,940 | 39,957 | 3,017 | United States of America |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, male, South Africa or United States of America?
- United States of America, at 38,757 against 34,847 in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, male between South Africa and United States of America?
- 3,910, with United States of America ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and United States of America?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2018 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and United States of America rank globally for repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, male?
- South Africa ranks 22nd and United States of America ranks 19th 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