Mozambique vs South Africa: Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes
Mozambique
278,480
in 2022
South Africa
339,638
in 2023
Mozambique rank
22nd
South Africa rank
20th
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes over time
- Mozambique
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 339,638 against 278,480 in Mozambique, a difference of 61,158.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times Mozambique's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 12 shared years of data; in 1991 it was South Africa ahead.
Mozambique ranks 22nd and South Africa ranks 20th of 205 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Mozambique averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mozambique | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 423,221 | 857,068 | 433,847 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 668,758 | 623,457 | 45,301 | Mozambique |
| 2010s | 490,183 | 628,026 | 137,843 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 386,924 | 373,920 | 13,003 | Mozambique |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes, Mozambique or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 339,638 against 278,480 in Mozambique as of 2023.
- What is the difference in repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes between Mozambique and South Africa?
- 61,158, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mozambique and South Africa?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2022.
- How do Mozambique and South Africa rank globally for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes?
- Mozambique ranks 22nd and South Africa ranks 20th 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