Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Brazil
Brazil: Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 656,820 in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Brazil, 1970–2011
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Brazil is 656,820, measured in 2011.
The figure is down 3.5% on the previous year and down 42.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Brazil peaked at 1.29 million in 2000 and was at its lowest, 177,414, in 1970.
Brazil ranks 1st of 197 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 Brazil, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 177,414 | — |
| 1971 | 201,250 | +13.4% |
| 1972 | 183,483 | -8.8% |
| 1973 | 194,490 | +6.0% |
| 1974 | 218,066 | +12.1% |
| 1975 | 229,052 | +5.0% |
| 1976 | 260,309 | +13.6% |
| 1977 | 294,228 | +13.0% |
| 1978 | 367,663 | +25.0% |
| 1979 | 399,294 | +8.6% |
| 1980 | 432,065 | +8.2% |
| 1981 | 467,991 | +8.3% |
| 1982 | 525,362 | +12.3% |
| 1984 | 613,636 | +16.8% |
| 1985 | 638,403 | +4.0% |
| 1987 | 703,495 | +10.2% |
| 1992 | 828,902 | +17.8% |
| 1993 | 854,142 | +3.0% |
| 1994 | 891,600 | +4.4% |
| 2000 | 1.29 million | +44.7% |
| 2001 | 1.14 million | -11.4% |
| 2002 | 1.14 million | -0.6% |
| 2003 | 1.07 million | -5.4% |
| 2004 | 1.15 million | +7.2% |
| 2009 | 759,179 | -34.1% |
| 2010 | 680,690 | -10.3% |
| 2011 | 656,820 | -3.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 252,525 | 177,414 | 399,294 | 10 |
| 1980s | 563,492 | 432,065 | 703,495 | 6 |
| 1990s | 858,215 | 828,902 | 891,600 | 3 |
| 2000s | 1.09 million | 759,179 | 1.29 million | 6 |
| 2010s | 668,755 | 656,820 | 680,690 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Brazil
More education data for Brazil
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1.02 million (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1.44 million (2011)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 2.71 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 2.59 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 21.50 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 15.11 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.1454 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0713 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Brazil?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Brazil was 656,820 in 2011, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 1.29 million in 2000.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 177,414 in 1970.
- How does Brazil rank for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Brazil ranks 1st out of 197 countries with data for 2011.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is down 42.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil 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