South Africa vs United States of America: Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes
South Africa
232,786
in 2023
United States of America
232,416
in 2023
South Africa rank
11th
United States of America rank
12th
Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes over time
- South Africa
- United States of America
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 232,786 against 232,416 in United States of America, a difference of 370.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 6 shared years of data; in 2018 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 11th and United States of America ranks 12th of 201 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | United States of America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 275,954 | 226,802 | 49,152 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 234,013 | 224,702 | 9,310 | South Africa |
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, South Africa or United States of America?
- South Africa, at 232,786 against 232,416 in United States of America as of 2023.
- What is the difference in repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes between South Africa and United States of America?
- 370, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and United States of America?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2018 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and United States of America rank globally for repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes?
- South Africa ranks 11th and United States of America ranks 12th 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