Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in South Africa
South Africa: Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 114,791 number in 2018. ▼ Falling
Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in South Africa, 1991–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
In 2018, repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in South Africa stood at 114,791 number.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.0% on the previous year and down 4.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in South Africa peaked at 147,302 number in 1999 and was at its lowest, 75,671 number, in 2003.
That places South Africa 4th out of 185 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top 10%.
Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in South Africa, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 124,872 number | — |
| 1999 | 147,302 number | +18.0% |
| 2000 | 144,539 number | -1.9% |
| 2002 | 134,960 number | -6.6% |
| 2003 | 75,671 number | -43.9% |
| 2004 | 120,029 number | +58.6% |
| 2016 | 128,942 number | +7.4% |
| 2018 | 114,791 number | -11.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 136,087 number | 124,872 number | 147,302 number | 2 |
| 2000s | 118,800 number | 75,671 number | 144,539 number | 4 |
| 2010s | 121,866 number | 114,791 number | 128,942 number | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More education data for South Africa
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 181,739 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 339,638 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 410,708 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 407,696 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.50 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.52 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.44 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.119 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in South Africa?
- Repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in South Africa was 114,791 number in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 147,302 number in 1999.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 75,671 number in 2003.
- How does South Africa rank for repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- South Africa ranks 4th out of 185 countries with data for 2018.
- Is repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of pupils in the specified grade who are enrolled in the same grade for a second (or further) year.