Mozambique vs South Africa: Repetition rate in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes
Mozambique
5.5%
in 2019
South Africa
5.7%
in 2022
Mozambique rank
46th
South Africa rank
44th
Repetition rate in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes over time
- Mozambique
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 5.7% against 5.5% in Mozambique, a difference of 0.2%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Mozambique ahead.
Mozambique ranks 46th and South Africa ranks 44th of 190 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Mozambique averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mozambique | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 21.6% | 10.7% | 10.9% | Mozambique |
| 2000s | 22.0% | 7.9% | 14.1% | Mozambique |
| 2010s | 5.4% | 9.6% | 4.2% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repetition rate in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes, Mozambique or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 5.7% against 5.5% in Mozambique as of 2022.
- What is the difference in repetition rate in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes between Mozambique and South Africa?
- 0.2%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mozambique and South Africa?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2019.
- How do Mozambique and South Africa rank globally for repetition rate in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes?
- Mozambique ranks 46th and South Africa ranks 44th of 190 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Repetition rate in Grade 4 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