China vs Sao Tome and Principe: Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes
China
977
in 2021
Sao Tome and Principe
1,032
in 2017
China rank
102nd
Sao Tome and Principe rank
99th
Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes over time
- China
- Sao Tome and Principe
How they compare
Sao Tome and Principe currently reports 1,032 against 977 in China, a difference of 55.
That makes Sao Tome and Principe's figure about 1.1 times China's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 10 shared years of data; in 1990 it was China ahead.
China ranks 102nd and Sao Tome and Principe ranks 99th of 202 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Sao Tome and Principe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.16 million | 937 | 1.16 million | China |
| 2000s | 8,681 | 737.33 | 7,944 | China |
| 2010s | 2,877 | 833.67 | 2,043 | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes, China or Sao Tome and Principe?
- Sao Tome and Principe, at 1,032 against 977 in China as of 2017.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes between China and Sao Tome and Principe?
- 55, with Sao Tome and Principe ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Sao Tome and Principe?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2017.
- How do China and Sao Tome and Principe rank globally for repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes?
- China ranks 102nd and Sao Tome and Principe ranks 99th 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