South Africa vs Uganda: Repeaters in Grade 7 of primary education, both sexes
South Africa
33,335
in 2023
Uganda
34,469
in 2017
South Africa rank
3rd
Uganda rank
2nd
Repeaters in Grade 7 of primary education, both sexes over time
- South Africa
- Uganda
How they compare
Uganda currently reports 34,469 against 33,335 in South Africa, a difference of 1,134.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 5 shared years of data; in 2002 it was Uganda ahead.
South Africa ranks 3rd and Uganda ranks 2nd of 33 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and Uganda in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Uganda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 39,566 | 45,285 | 5,718 | Uganda |
| 2010s | 59,875 | 28,662 | 31,214 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 7 of primary education, both sexes, South Africa or Uganda?
- Uganda, at 34,469 against 33,335 in South Africa as of 2017.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 7 of primary education, both sexes between South Africa and Uganda?
- 1,134, with Uganda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Uganda?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2016.
- How do South Africa and Uganda rank globally for repeaters in grade 7 of primary education, both sexes?
- South Africa ranks 3rd and Uganda ranks 2nd of 33 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Repeaters in Grade 7 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