South Africa vs Vanuatu: Repetition rate in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes
South Africa
4.7%
in 2022
Vanuatu
4.3%
in 2022
South Africa rank
57th
Vanuatu rank
60th
Repetition rate in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes over time
- South Africa
- Vanuatu
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 4.7% against 4.3% in Vanuatu, a difference of 0.4%.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Vanuatu's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 5 shared years of data; in 1999 it was Vanuatu ahead.
South Africa ranks 57th and Vanuatu ranks 60th of 196 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 2 and Vanuatu in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Vanuatu | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7.3% | 10.4% | 3.1% | Vanuatu |
| 2010s | 7.3% | 2.6% | 4.7% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 4.7% | 2.3% | 2.4% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes, South Africa or Vanuatu?
- South Africa, at 4.7% against 4.3% in Vanuatu as of 2022.
- What is the difference in repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes between South Africa and Vanuatu?
- 0.4%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Vanuatu?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2022.
- How do South Africa and Vanuatu rank globally for repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes?
- South Africa ranks 57th and Vanuatu ranks 60th of 196 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Repetition rate in Grade 2 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