Pakistan vs South Africa: Repeaters in primary education, all grades, male
Pakistan
229,843
in 2024
South Africa
238,694
in 2023
Pakistan rank
16th
South Africa rank
15th
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, male over time
- Pakistan
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 238,694 against 229,843 in Pakistan, a difference of 8,851.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 7 shared years of data; in 2015 it was South Africa ahead.
Pakistan ranks 16th and South Africa ranks 15th of 199 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Pakistan averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Pakistan | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 243,246 | 400,301 | 157,055 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 440,418 | 196,882 | 243,536 | Pakistan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in primary education, all grades, male, Pakistan or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 238,694 against 229,843 in Pakistan as of 2023.
- What is the difference in repeaters in primary education, all grades, male between Pakistan and South Africa?
- 8,851, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Pakistan and South Africa?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2023.
- How do Pakistan and South Africa rank globally for repeaters in primary education, all grades, male?
- Pakistan ranks 16th and South Africa ranks 15th of 199 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Repeaters in primary education, all grades, male (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