South Africa vs Spain: Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education
South Africa
5.3%
in 2022
Spain
5.4%
in 2023
South Africa rank
48th
Spain rank
47th
Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education over time
- South Africa
- Spain
How they compare
Spain currently reports 5.4% against 5.3% in South Africa, a difference of 0.1%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2017 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 48th and Spain ranks 47th of 178 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and Spain in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10.3% | 7.3% | 3.0% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 5.3% | 5.4% | 0.1% | Spain |
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, South Africa or Spain?
- Spain, at 5.4% against 5.3% in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education between South Africa and Spain?
- 0.1%, with Spain ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Spain?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2022.
- How do South Africa and Spain rank globally for repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education?
- South Africa ranks 48th and Spain ranks 47th of 178 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general 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