Burundi vs South Africa: Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes
Burundi
65,897
in 2020
South Africa
63,335
in 2023
Burundi rank
16th
South Africa rank
18th
Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes over time
- Burundi
- South Africa
How they compare
Burundi currently reports 65,897 against 63,335 in South Africa, a difference of 2,562.
Across all 10 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Burundi ranks 16th 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 | Burundi | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 19,314 | 102,189 | 82,875 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 25,669 | 91,928 | 66,258 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 55,805 | 107,080 | 51,275 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 65,897 | 106,676 | 40,779 | 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, Burundi or South Africa?
- Burundi, at 65,897 against 63,335 in South Africa as of 2020.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes between Burundi and South Africa?
- 2,562, with Burundi ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burundi and South Africa?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2020.
- How do Burundi and South Africa rank globally for repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes?
- Burundi ranks 16th 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