Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Benin
Benin: Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 34,326 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Benin, 1971–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Benin is 34,326, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 19.2% on the previous year and down 8.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Benin peaked at 55,295 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 432, in 1971.
Benin ranks 28th of 197 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Benin, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 432 | — |
| 1972 | 520 | +20.4% |
| 1973 | 829 | +59.4% |
| 1974 | 763 | -8.0% |
| 1975 | 834 | +9.3% |
| 1976 | 985 | +18.1% |
| 1977 | 920 | -6.6% |
| 1978 | 784 | -14.8% |
| 1979 | 896 | +14.3% |
| 1980 | 972 | +8.5% |
| 1981 | 1,276 | +31.3% |
| 1983 | 5,887 | +361.4% |
| 1984 | 4,739 | -19.5% |
| 1985 | 5,855 | +23.5% |
| 1986 | 6,011 | +2.7% |
| 1987 | 6,114 | +1.7% |
| 1990 | 3,842 | -37.2% |
| 2000 | 11,672 | +203.8% |
| 2001 | 12,712 | +8.9% |
| 2003 | 16,476 | +29.6% |
| 2006 | 16,617 | +0.9% |
| 2011 | 37,442 | +125.3% |
| 2013 | 41,410 | +10.6% |
| 2014 | 45,225 | +9.2% |
| 2015 | 51,725 | +14.4% |
| 2016 | 55,295 | +6.9% |
| 2020 | 21,770 | -60.6% |
| 2021 | 28,805 | +32.3% |
| 2022 | 34,326 | +19.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 773.67 | 432 | 985 | 9 |
| 1980s | 4,408 | 972 | 6,114 | 7 |
| 1990s | 3,842 | 3,842 | 3,842 | 1 |
| 2000s | 14,369 | 11,672 | 16,617 | 4 |
| 2010s | 46,219 | 37,442 | 55,295 | 5 |
| 2020s | 28,300 | 21,770 | 34,326 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Benin
More education data for Benin
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 209,295 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 85,495 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 84,746 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 929,099 (2022)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.40 million (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 5.18 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1743 units per person (2022)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Benin?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Benin was 34,326 in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 55,295 in 2016.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 432 in 1971.
- How does Benin rank for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Benin ranks 28th out of 197 countries with data for 2022.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release