Gambia vs WB: Africa Western and Central: Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes
Gambia
16,389
in 2025
WB: Africa Western and Central
3.77 million
in 2024
Gambia rank
78th
WB: Africa Western and Central rank
75th
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes over time
- Gambia
- WB: Africa Western and Central
How they compare
WB: Africa Western and Central currently reports 3.77 million against 16,389 in Gambia, a difference of 3.75 million.
That makes WB: Africa Western and Central's figure about 230.1 times Gambia's.
Across all 47 years both countries report, WB: Africa Western and Central has been ahead every year.
Gambia ranks 78th and WB: Africa Western and Central ranks 75th of 205 countries.
WB: Africa Western and Central has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Gambia | WB: Africa Western and Central | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3,570 | 1.15 million | 1.15 million | WB: Africa Western and Central |
| 1980s | 8,739 | 1.92 million | 1.92 million | WB: Africa Western and Central |
| 1990s | 15,220 | 2.75 million | 2.74 million | WB: Africa Western and Central |
| 2000s | 12,996 | 3.45 million | 3.44 million | WB: Africa Western and Central |
| 2010s | 12,441 | 3.61 million | 3.60 million | WB: Africa Western and Central |
| 2020s | 18,884 | 3.66 million | 3.64 million | WB: Africa Western and Central |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes, Gambia or WB: Africa Western and Central?
- WB: Africa Western and Central, at 3.77 million against 16,389 in Gambia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes between Gambia and WB: Africa Western and Central?
- 3.75 million, with WB: Africa Western and Central ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Gambia and WB: Africa Western and Central?
- 47 years are reported by both, from 1972 to 2024.
- How do Gambia and WB: Africa Western and Central rank globally for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes?
- Gambia ranks 78th and WB: Africa Western and Central ranks 75th of 205 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Repeaters in primary 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