South Africa vs United States of America: Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes
South Africa
52,463
in 2023
United States of America
64,196
in 2023
South Africa rank
21st
United States of America rank
19th
Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes over time
- South Africa
- United States of America
How they compare
United States of America currently reports 64,196 against 52,463 in South Africa, a difference of 11,733.
That makes United States of America's figure about 1.2 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 6 shared years of data; in 2018 it was United States of America ahead.
South Africa ranks 21st and United States of America ranks 19th of 203 countries.
United States of America has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | United States of America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 75,758 | 75,759 | 1.4 | United States of America |
| 2020s | 51,438 | 62,964 | 11,526 | United States of America |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes, South Africa or United States of America?
- United States of America, at 64,196 against 52,463 in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes between South Africa and United States of America?
- 11,733, 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 3 of primary education, both sexes?
- South Africa ranks 21st and United States of America ranks 19th 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