Central African Republic vs Zambia: Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes

Central African Republic
18,300
in 2016
Zambia
21,457
in 2013
Central African Republic rank
33rd
Zambia rank
30th

Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes over time

  • Central African Republic
  • Zambia
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How they compare

Zambia currently reports 21,457 against 18,300 in Central African Republic, a difference of 3,157.

That makes Zambia's figure about 1.2 times Central African Republic's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 17 shared years of data; in 1972 it was Central African Republic ahead.

Central African Republic ranks 33rd and Zambia ranks 30th of 183 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Central African Republic averaged higher in 2 and Zambia in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Central African Republic Zambia Difference Ahead
1970s 5,851 558.29 5,293 Central African Republic
1980s 9,061 1,086 7,975 Central African Republic
2000s 14,157 20,428 6,271 Zambia
2010s 15,304 22,721 7,416 Zambia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes, Central African Republic or Zambia?
Zambia, at 21,457 against 18,300 in Central African Republic as of 2013.
What is the difference in repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes between Central African Republic and Zambia?
3,157, with Zambia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and Zambia?
17 years are reported by both, from 1972 to 2012.
How do Central African Republic and Zambia rank globally for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes?
Central African Republic ranks 33rd and Zambia ranks 30th 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

Indicator
Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
183 places, 4,936 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release