South Africa vs United States of America: Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes
South Africa
63,335
in 2023
United States of America
62,326
in 2023
South Africa rank
18th
United States of America rank
19th
Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes over time
- South Africa
- United States of America
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 63,335 against 62,326 in United States of America, a difference of 1,009.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 6 shared years of data; in 2018 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 18th and United States of America ranks 19th of 202 countries.
South Africa 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 | 110,945 | 61,577 | 49,368 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 68,144 | 57,859 | 10,286 | 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, South Africa or United States of America?
- South Africa, at 63,335 against 62,326 in United States of America as of 2023.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes between South Africa and United States of America?
- 1,009, with South Africa 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 4 of primary education, both sexes?
- South Africa ranks 18th and United States of America ranks 19th 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