South Africa vs Zambia: Repeaters in Grade 7 of primary education, male
South Africa
25,273
in 2023
Zambia
14,360
in 2013
South Africa rank
2nd
Zambia rank
4th
Repeaters in Grade 7 of primary education, male over time
- South Africa
- Zambia
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 25,273 against 14,360 in Zambia, a difference of 10,913.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.8 times Zambia's.
Across all 5 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 2nd 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 | 35,446 | 14,282 | 21,165 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 25,178 | 16,247 | 8,931 | 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 Zambia?
- South Africa, at 25,273 against 14,360 in Zambia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 7 of primary education, male between South Africa and Zambia?
- 10,913, 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, male?
- South Africa ranks 2nd 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, 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