France vs Uganda: Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes
France
5.6%
in 1999
Uganda
5.2%
in 2016
France rank
54th
Uganda rank
56th
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes over time
- France
- Uganda
How they compare
France currently reports 5.6% against 5.2% in Uganda, a difference of 0.4%.
That makes France's figure about 1.1 times Uganda's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 5 shared years of data; in 1974 it was France ahead.
France ranks 54th and Uganda ranks 56th of 199 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, France averaged higher in 1 and Uganda in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Uganda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 13.5% | 12.6% | 0.9% | France |
| 1980s | 10.2% | 17.2% | 7.1% | Uganda |
| 1990s | 5.6% | 12.5% | 6.9% | Uganda |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes, France or Uganda?
- France, at 5.6% against 5.2% in Uganda as of 1999.
- What is the difference in repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes between France and Uganda?
- 0.4%, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Uganda?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 1974 to 1999.
- How do France and Uganda rank globally for repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- France ranks 54th and Uganda ranks 56th of 199 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes (%). 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