Namibia vs South Africa: Repeaters in grade unknown of primary education, both sexes
Namibia
573
in 2024
South Africa
1,181
in 2023
Namibia rank
5th
South Africa rank
3rd
Repeaters in grade unknown of primary education, both sexes over time
- Namibia
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 1,181 against 573 in Namibia, a difference of 608.
That makes South Africa's figure about 2.1 times Namibia's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 10 shared years of data; in 2013 it was South Africa ahead.
Namibia ranks 5th and South Africa ranks 3rd of 150 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Namibia averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Namibia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 501.83 | 0 | 501.83 | Namibia |
| 2020s | 482.75 | 1,299 | 816.25 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade unknown of primary education, both sexes, Namibia or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 1,181 against 573 in Namibia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade unknown of primary education, both sexes between Namibia and South Africa?
- 608, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Namibia and South Africa?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2023.
- How do Namibia and South Africa rank globally for repeaters in grade unknown of primary education, both sexes?
- Namibia ranks 5th 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