Botswana vs Ireland: Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes
Botswana
277
in 2022
Ireland
242
in 2022
Botswana rank
154th
Ireland rank
157th
Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes over time
- Botswana
- Ireland
How they compare
Botswana currently reports 277 against 242 in Ireland, a difference of 35.
That makes Botswana's figure about 1.1 times Ireland's.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 15 shared years of data; in 1998 it was Ireland ahead.
Botswana ranks 154th and Ireland ranks 157th of 201 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Botswana averaged higher in 1 and Ireland in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Botswana | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 414 | 953 | 539 | Ireland |
| 2000s | 515.33 | 571.44 | 56.11 | Ireland |
| 2010s | 367 | 434 | 67 | Ireland |
| 2020s | 381.5 | 224 | 157.5 | Botswana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes, Botswana or Ireland?
- Botswana, at 277 against 242 in Ireland as of 2022.
- What is the difference in repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes between Botswana and Ireland?
- 35, with Botswana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and Ireland?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2022.
- How do Botswana and Ireland rank globally for repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes?
- Botswana ranks 154th and Ireland ranks 157th of 201 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, 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