Nepal vs South Africa: Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes
Nepal
48,993
in 2025
South Africa
52,463
in 2023
Nepal rank
23rd
South Africa rank
21st
Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes over time
- Nepal
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 52,463 against 48,993 in Nepal, a difference of 3,470.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Nepal'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 21st 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 | 69,762 | 128,943 | 59,182 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 83,656 | 83,212 | 444.5 | Nepal |
| 2010s | 49,487 | 90,543 | 41,056 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 37,603 | 46,213 | 8,610 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes, Nepal or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 52,463 against 48,993 in Nepal as of 2023.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes between Nepal and South Africa?
- 3,470, with South Africa 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 3 of primary education, both sexes?
- Nepal ranks 23rd 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