Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Chile
Chile: Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 5,180 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Chile, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Chile recorded 5,180 for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in 2024.
The figure is up 11.8% on the previous year and down 62.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Chile peaked at 22,407 in 1975 and was at its lowest, 2,530, in 2021.
That places Chile 73rd out of 197 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 Chile, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 5,575 | — |
| 1971 | 3,906 | -29.9% |
| 1972 | 5,049 | +29.3% |
| 1973 | 9,795 | +94.0% |
| 1974 | 18,583 | +89.7% |
| 1975 | 22,407 | +20.6% |
| 1976 | 21,641 | -3.4% |
| 1977 | 22,000 | +1.7% |
| 1983 | 12,822 | -41.7% |
| 1997 | 14,936 | +16.5% |
| 2011 | 18,933 | +26.8% |
| 2012 | 15,731 | -16.9% |
| 2013 | 15,048 | -4.3% |
| 2014 | 13,862 | -7.9% |
| 2015 | 12,385 | -10.7% |
| 2016 | 12,221 | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 11,536 | -5.6% |
| 2018 | 10,681 | -7.4% |
| 2019 | 10,463 | -2.0% |
| 2020 | 7,786 | -25.6% |
| 2021 | 2,530 | -67.5% |
| 2022 | 4,618 | +82.5% |
| 2023 | 4,633 | +0.3% |
| 2024 | 5,180 | +11.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 13,620 | 3,906 | 22,407 | 8 |
| 1980s | 12,822 | 12,822 | 12,822 | 1 |
| 1990s | 14,936 | 14,936 | 14,936 | 1 |
| 2010s | 13,429 | 10,463 | 18,933 | 9 |
| 2020s | 4,949 | 2,530 | 7,786 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Chile
More education data for Chile
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 264,101 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.63 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.49 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -2.36 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0754 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1.49 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -2.36 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Chile?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Chile was 5,180 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 22,407 in 1975.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,530 in 2021.
- How does Chile rank for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Chile ranks 73rd out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is down 62.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chile 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