Congo, Democratic Republic of the vs India: Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
263,118
in 2023
India
468,516
in 2025
Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank
2nd
India rank
1st
Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes over time
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- India
How they compare
India currently reports 468,516 against 263,118 in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, a difference of 205,398.
That makes India's figure about 1.8 times Congo, Democratic Republic of the's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 10 shared years of data; in 1971 it was India ahead.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 2nd and India ranks 1st of 183 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Congo, Democratic Republic of the averaged higher in 1 and India in 5.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo, Democratic Republic of the | India | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 56,964 | 1.01 million | 948,376 | India |
| 1980s | 108,702 | 651,258 | 542,556 | India |
| 1990s | 74,997 | 663,304 | 588,307 | India |
| 2000s | 139,538 | 887,451 | 747,914 | India |
| 2010s | 173,285 | 481,827 | 308,542 | India |
| 2020s | 284,446 | 237,694 | 46,752 | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes, Congo, Democratic Republic of the or India?
- India, at 468,516 against 263,118 in Congo, Democratic Republic of the as of 2025.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes between Congo, Democratic Republic of the and India?
- 205,398, with India ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo, Democratic Republic of the and India?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 1971 to 2023.
- How do Congo, Democratic Republic of the and India rank globally for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 2nd and India ranks 1st 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