China vs Saudi Arabia: Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes
China
582
in 2021
Saudi Arabia
350
in 2024
China rank
88th
Saudi Arabia rank
90th
Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes over time
- China
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
China currently reports 582 against 350 in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 232.
That makes China's figure about 1.7 times Saudi Arabia's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 13 shared years of data; in 2007 it was Saudi Arabia ahead.
China ranks 88th and Saudi Arabia ranks 90th of 154 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, China averaged higher in 1 and Saudi Arabia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,456 | 4,631 | 3,176 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2010s | 696.11 | 2,792 | 2,096 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 810 | 502 | 308 | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes, China or Saudi Arabia?
- China, at 582 against 350 in Saudi Arabia as of 2021.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes between China and Saudi Arabia?
- 232, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Saudi Arabia?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2021.
- How do China and Saudi Arabia rank globally for repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes?
- China ranks 88th and Saudi Arabia ranks 90th of 154 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Repeaters in Grade 6 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