South Africa vs Vanuatu: Repetition rate in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes
South Africa
2.7%
in 2022
Vanuatu
3.1%
in 2023
South Africa rank
55th
Vanuatu rank
53rd
Repetition rate in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes over time
- South Africa
- Vanuatu
How they compare
Vanuatu currently reports 3.1% against 2.7% in South Africa, a difference of 0.4%.
That makes Vanuatu's figure about 1.2 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 5 shared years of data; in 1999 it was Vanuatu ahead.
South Africa ranks 55th and Vanuatu ranks 53rd of 142 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and Vanuatu in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Vanuatu | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7.1% | 17.5% | 10.4% | Vanuatu |
| 2010s | 3.8% | 1.4% | 2.4% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | Vanuatu |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes, South Africa or Vanuatu?
- Vanuatu, at 3.1% against 2.7% in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes between South Africa and Vanuatu?
- 0.4%, with Vanuatu 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 6 of primary education, both sexes?
- South Africa ranks 55th and Vanuatu ranks 53rd of 142 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Repetition rate in Grade 6 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