Mozambique vs South Africa: Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes
Mozambique
51,948
in 2022
South Africa
52,463
in 2023
Mozambique rank
22nd
South Africa rank
21st
Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes over time
- Mozambique
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 52,463 against 51,948 in Mozambique, a difference of 515.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 11 shared years of data; in 1991 it was South Africa ahead.
Mozambique ranks 22nd and South Africa ranks 21st 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 | 75,501 | 128,943 | 53,442 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 118,515 | 93,447 | 25,067 | Mozambique |
| 2010s | 52,384 | 87,277 | 34,893 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 72,492 | 52,332 | 20,160 | Mozambique |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes, Mozambique or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 52,463 against 51,948 in Mozambique as of 2023.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes between Mozambique and South Africa?
- 515, 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 3 of primary education, both sexes?
- Mozambique ranks 22nd and South Africa ranks 21st of 203 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Repeaters in Grade 3 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