Hong Kong, China vs Sri Lanka: Repeaters in Grade 5 of lower secondary general education, both sexes
Hong Kong, China
7,433
in 1996
Sri Lanka
3,686
in 1992
Hong Kong, China rank
4th
Sri Lanka rank
5th
Repeaters in Grade 5 of lower secondary general education, both sexes over time
- Hong Kong, China
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Hong Kong, China currently reports 7,433 against 3,686 in Sri Lanka, a difference of 3,747.
That makes Hong Kong, China's figure about 2.0 times Sri Lanka's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 8 shared years of data; in 1980 it was Sri Lanka ahead.
Hong Kong, China ranks 4th and Sri Lanka ranks 5th of 34 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Hong Kong, China averaged higher in 1 and Sri Lanka in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hong Kong, China | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 11,090 | 48,470 | 37,381 | Sri Lanka |
| 1990s | 11,435 | 3,570 | 7,865 | Hong Kong, China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 5 of lower secondary general education, both sexes, Hong Kong, China or Sri Lanka?
- Hong Kong, China, at 7,433 against 3,686 in Sri Lanka as of 1996.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 5 of lower secondary general education, both sexes between Hong Kong, China and Sri Lanka?
- 3,747, with Hong Kong, China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong, China and Sri Lanka?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 1992.
- How do Hong Kong, China and Sri Lanka rank globally for repeaters in grade 5 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Hong Kong, China ranks 4th and Sri Lanka ranks 5th of 34 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Repeaters in Grade 5 of lower secondary general 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