Colombia vs South Africa: Repeaters in grade unknown of primary education, both sexes
Colombia
2,650
in 2022
South Africa
1,181
in 2023
Colombia rank
2nd
South Africa rank
3rd
Repeaters in grade unknown of primary education, both sexes over time
- Colombia
- South Africa
How they compare
Colombia currently reports 2,650 against 1,181 in South Africa, a difference of 1,469.
That makes Colombia's figure about 2.2 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was South Africa ahead.
Colombia ranks 2nd and South Africa ranks 3rd of 150 countries.
Colombia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 637 | 0 | 637 | Colombia |
| 2020s | 2,310 | 1,338 | 971.67 | Colombia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade unknown of primary education, both sexes, Colombia or South Africa?
- Colombia, at 2,650 against 1,181 in South Africa as of 2022.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade unknown of primary education, both sexes between Colombia and South Africa?
- 1,469, with Colombia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and South Africa?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2022.
- How do Colombia and South Africa rank globally for repeaters in grade unknown of primary education, both sexes?
- Colombia ranks 2nd and South Africa ranks 3rd of 150 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Repeaters in grade unknown 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