South Africa vs Uganda: Repeaters in Grade 7 of primary education, male
South Africa
25,273
in 2023
Uganda
18,296
in 2017
South Africa rank
2nd
Uganda rank
3rd
Repeaters in Grade 7 of primary education, male over time
- South Africa
- Uganda
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 25,273 against 18,296 in Uganda, a difference of 6,977.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.4 times Uganda's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 5 shared years of data; in 2002 it was Uganda ahead.
South Africa ranks 2nd and Uganda ranks 3rd 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 | 21,159 | 26,680 | 5,521 | Uganda |
| 2010s | 35,512 | 15,372 | 20,140 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 7 of primary education, male, South Africa or Uganda?
- South Africa, at 25,273 against 18,296 in Uganda as of 2023.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 7 of primary education, male between South Africa and Uganda?
- 6,977, with South Africa 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, male?
- South Africa ranks 2nd and Uganda ranks 3rd of 33 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Repeaters in Grade 7 of primary education, male (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