Benin vs South Africa: Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes
Benin
59,870
in 2022
South Africa
63,335
in 2023
Benin rank
20th
South Africa rank
18th
Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes over time
- Benin
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 63,335 against 59,870 in Benin, a difference of 3,465.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Benin's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 12 shared years of data; in 1991 it was South Africa ahead.
Benin ranks 20th and South Africa ranks 18th of 202 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17,744 | 96,386 | 78,642 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 38,703 | 91,928 | 53,224 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 55,510 | 106,360 | 50,850 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 59,711 | 69,748 | 10,036 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes, Benin or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 63,335 against 59,870 in Benin as of 2023.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes between Benin and South Africa?
- 3,465, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and South Africa?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2022.
- How do Benin and South Africa rank globally for repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes?
- Benin ranks 20th and South Africa ranks 18th of 202 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Repeaters in Grade 4 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