Chad vs South Africa: Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes
Chad
34,258
in 2022
South Africa
39,902
in 2023
Chad rank
20th
South Africa rank
18th
Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes over time
- Chad
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 39,902 against 34,258 in Chad, a difference of 5,644.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times Chad's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 11 shared years of data; in 1991 it was South Africa ahead.
Chad ranks 20th and South Africa ranks 18th of 183 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Chad averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Chad | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12,658 | 112,034 | 99,376 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 21,578 | 81,308 | 59,730 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 42,916 | 69,410 | 26,494 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 34,058 | 31,048 | 3,010 | Chad |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes, Chad or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 39,902 against 34,258 in Chad as of 2023.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes between Chad and South Africa?
- 5,644, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Chad and South Africa?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2022.
- How do Chad and South Africa rank globally for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes?
- Chad ranks 20th and South Africa ranks 18th 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