South Africa vs Zambia: Repeaters in Grade 7 of primary education, both sexes
South Africa
33,335
in 2023
Zambia
26,283
in 2013
South Africa rank
3rd
Zambia rank
4th
Repeaters in Grade 7 of primary education, both sexes over time
- South Africa
- Zambia
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 33,335 against 26,283 in Zambia, a difference of 7,052.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.3 times Zambia's.
Across all 5 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 3rd and Zambia ranks 4th of 33 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 65,890 | 24,612 | 41,278 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 46,890 | 27,081 | 19,809 | 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 Zambia?
- South Africa, at 33,335 against 26,283 in Zambia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 7 of primary education, both sexes between South Africa and Zambia?
- 7,052, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Zambia?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2004.
- How do South Africa and Zambia rank globally for repeaters in grade 7 of primary education, both sexes?
- South Africa ranks 3rd and Zambia ranks 4th 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