South Africa vs Vanuatu: Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, female
South Africa
4.4%
in 2022
Vanuatu
4.3%
in 2022
South Africa rank
54th
Vanuatu rank
55th
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, female over time
- South Africa
- Vanuatu
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 4.4% against 4.3% in Vanuatu, a difference of 0.1%.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 7 shared years of data; in 1999 it was Vanuatu ahead.
South Africa ranks 54th and Vanuatu ranks 55th of 195 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and Vanuatu in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Vanuatu | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7.1% | 11.8% | 4.7% | Vanuatu |
| 2000s | 13.2% | 15.2% | 2.0% | Vanuatu |
| 2010s | 7.0% | 4.2% | 2.8% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 4.9% | 5.7% | 0.9% | Vanuatu |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, female, South Africa or Vanuatu?
- South Africa, at 4.4% against 4.3% in Vanuatu as of 2022.
- What is the difference in repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, female between South Africa and Vanuatu?
- 0.1%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Vanuatu?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2022.
- How do South Africa and Vanuatu rank globally for repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, female?
- South Africa ranks 54th and Vanuatu ranks 55th of 195 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, female (%). 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