Benin vs Congo: Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both
Benin
18.7%
in 2021
Congo
17.5%
in 2011
Benin rank
12th
Congo rank
15th
Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both over time
- Benin
- Congo
How they compare
Benin currently reports 18.7% against 17.5% in Congo, a difference of 1.2%.
That makes Benin's figure about 1.1 times Congo's.
Across all 12 years both countries report, Congo has been ahead every year.
Benin ranks 12th and Congo ranks 15th of 185 countries.
Congo has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Congo | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8.6% | 19.3% | 10.7% | Congo |
| 1980s | 21.8% | 36.0% | 14.2% | Congo |
| 2000s | 19.1% | 23.3% | 4.2% | Congo |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both, Benin or Congo?
- Benin, at 18.7% against 17.5% in Congo as of 2021.
- What is the difference in repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both between Benin and Congo?
- 1.2%, with Benin ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Congo?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 1971 to 2001.
- How do Benin and Congo rank globally for repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both?
- Benin ranks 12th and Congo ranks 15th of 185 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general 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