Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in South Africa
South Africa: Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes was 109,240 number in 2018. ▬ Flat
Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in South Africa, 1991–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 109,240 number for repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in 2018.
The figure is up 6.5% on the previous year and up 21.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in South Africa peaked at 123,543 number in 1999 and was at its lowest, 63,127 number, in 2003.
South Africa ranks 10th of 187 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in South Africa, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 102,189 number | — |
| 1998 | 90,584 number | -11.4% |
| 1999 | 123,543 number | +36.4% |
| 2000 | 121,944 number | -1.3% |
| 2002 | 92,625 number | -24.0% |
| 2003 | 63,127 number | -31.8% |
| 2004 | 90,015 number | +42.6% |
| 2015 | 103,868 number | +15.4% |
| 2016 | 102,562 number | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 109,240 number | +6.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 105,439 number | 90,584 number | 123,543 number | 3 |
| 2000s | 91,928 number | 63,127 number | 121,944 number | 4 |
| 2010s | 105,223 number | 102,562 number | 109,240 number | 3 |
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 4 of primary education, both sexes in South Africa?
- Repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in South Africa was 109,240 number in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 123,543 number in 1999.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 63,127 number in 2003.
- How does South Africa rank for repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes?
- South Africa ranks 10th out of 187 countries with data for 2018.
- Is repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary 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.