Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Cameroon
Cameroon: Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 12,655 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Cameroon, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Cameroon recorded 12,655 for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in 2023.
That represents a change of up 0.7% on the previous year and down 45.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Cameroon peaked at 24,462 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 1,290, in 1971.
Cameroon ranks 49th 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 Cameroon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1,290 | — |
| 1972 | 1,301 | +0.9% |
| 1973 | 1,678 | +29.0% |
| 1974 | 1,608 | -4.2% |
| 1975 | 1,580 | -1.7% |
| 1976 | 2,410 | +52.5% |
| 1977 | 2,783 | +15.5% |
| 1978 | 3,252 | +16.9% |
| 1979 | 4,333 | +33.2% |
| 1980 | 5,166 | +19.2% |
| 1981 | 5,452 | +5.5% |
| 1982 | 5,781 | +6.0% |
| 1983 | 6,356 | +9.9% |
| 1984 | 6,467 | +1.7% |
| 1985 | 7,804 | +20.7% |
| 1986 | 8,639 | +10.7% |
| 1987 | 9,338 | +8.1% |
| 1988 | 11,420 | +22.3% |
| 1990 | 5,962 | -47.8% |
| 1991 | 10,373 | +74.0% |
| 2000 | 18,260 | +76.0% |
| 2001 | 22,532 | +23.4% |
| 2006 | 14,686 | -34.8% |
| 2007 | 15,127 | +3.0% |
| 2008 | 19,112 | +26.3% |
| 2009 | 24,462 | +28.0% |
| 2011 | 20,016 | -18.2% |
| 2012 | 21,252 | +6.2% |
| 2013 | 23,204 | +9.2% |
| 2014 | 23,916 | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 24,087 | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 23,595 | -2.0% |
| 2021 | 13,309 | -43.6% |
| 2022 | 12,568 | -5.6% |
| 2023 | 12,655 | +0.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2,248 | 1,290 | 4,333 | 9 |
| 1980s | 7,380 | 5,166 | 11,420 | 9 |
| 1990s | 8,168 | 5,962 | 10,373 | 2 |
| 2000s | 19,030 | 14,686 | 24,462 | 6 |
| 2010s | 22,678 | 20,016 | 24,087 | 6 |
| 2020s | 12,844 | 12,568 | 13,309 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Cameroon
More education data for Cameroon
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 611,326 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 321,494 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 322,873 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.01 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.29 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.6 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1816 units per person (2024)
- 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 Cameroon?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Cameroon was 12,655 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 24,462 in 2009.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,290 in 1971.
- How does Cameroon rank for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Cameroon ranks 49th out of 197 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cameroon 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