Ghana vs Senegal: Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes
Ghana
6,478
in 2024
Senegal
7,191
in 2024
Ghana rank
52nd
Senegal rank
49th
Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes over time
- Ghana
- Senegal
How they compare
Senegal currently reports 7,191 against 6,478 in Ghana, a difference of 713.
That makes Senegal's figure about 1.1 times Ghana's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 23 shared years of data; in 1971 it was Senegal ahead.
Ghana ranks 52nd and Senegal ranks 49th of 183 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Ghana averaged higher in 1 and Senegal in 5.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | Senegal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2,709 | 7,296 | 4,587 | Senegal |
| 1980s | 2,340 | 8,315 | 5,975 | Senegal |
| 1990s | 5,328 | 17,881 | 12,553 | Senegal |
| 2000s | 17,798 | 23,265 | 5,467 | Senegal |
| 2010s | 12,526 | 5,411 | 7,114 | Ghana |
| 2020s | 5,138 | 8,153 | 3,016 | Senegal |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes, Ghana or Senegal?
- Senegal, at 7,191 against 6,478 in Ghana as of 2024.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes between Ghana and Senegal?
- 713, with Senegal ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Senegal?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 1971 to 2024.
- How do Ghana and Senegal rank globally for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes?
- Ghana ranks 52nd and Senegal ranks 49th 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