Benin vs Mexico: Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes
Benin
18,049
in 2022
Mexico
17,092
in 2025
Benin rank
36th
Mexico rank
38th
Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes over time
- Benin
- Mexico
How they compare
Benin currently reports 18,049 against 17,092 in Mexico, a difference of 957.
That makes Benin's figure about 1.1 times Mexico's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 40 shared years of data; in 1975 it was Mexico ahead.
Benin ranks 36th and Mexico ranks 38th of 183 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Benin averaged higher in 2 and Mexico in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8,406 | 78,851 | 70,445 | Mexico |
| 1980s | 13,650 | 106,628 | 92,978 | Mexico |
| 1990s | 20,812 | 100,241 | 79,429 | Mexico |
| 2000s | 40,618 | 70,427 | 29,808 | Mexico |
| 2010s | 42,232 | 28,773 | 13,459 | Benin |
| 2020s | 25,838 | 13,088 | 12,749 | Benin |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes, Benin or Mexico?
- Benin, at 18,049 against 17,092 in Mexico as of 2022.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes between Benin and Mexico?
- 957, with Benin ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Mexico?
- 40 years are reported by both, from 1975 to 2022.
- How do Benin and Mexico rank globally for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes?
- Benin ranks 36th and Mexico ranks 38th of 183 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Repeaters in Grade 5 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