Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Congo
Congo: Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 12,756 in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Congo, 1971–2012
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Congo is 12,756, measured in 2012.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 15.5% on the previous year and down 20.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Congo peaked at 24,930 in 1987 and was at its lowest, 1,148, in 1971.
That places Congo 48th out of 197 countries with data for 2012, putting it 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 Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1,148 | — |
| 1972 | 1,274 | +11.0% |
| 1973 | 1,450 | +13.8% |
| 1974 | 2,415 | +66.6% |
| 1975 | 3,932 | +62.8% |
| 1976 | 5,596 | +42.3% |
| 1977 | 6,604 | +18.0% |
| 1978 | 8,450 | +28.0% |
| 1979 | 9,679 | +14.5% |
| 1981 | 13,684 | +41.4% |
| 1982 | 15,029 | +9.8% |
| 1983 | 21,056 | +40.1% |
| 1984 | 21,547 | +2.3% |
| 1987 | 24,930 | +15.7% |
| 1989 | 17,154 | -31.2% |
| 1993 | 14,725 | -14.2% |
| 1994 | 21,345 | +45.0% |
| 1996 | 20,755 | -2.8% |
| 2000 | 12,287 | -40.8% |
| 2001 | 11,536 | -6.1% |
| 2002 | 16,102 | +39.6% |
| 2003 | 15,844 | -1.6% |
| 2004 | 13,731 | -13.3% |
| 2005 | 15,503 | +12.9% |
| 2008 | 17,521 | +13.0% |
| 2009 | 17,639 | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 16,567 | -6.1% |
| 2011 | 15,099 | -8.9% |
| 2012 | 12,756 | -15.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4,505 | 1,148 | 9,679 | 9 |
| 1980s | 18,900 | 13,684 | 24,930 | 6 |
| 1990s | 18,942 | 14,725 | 21,345 | 3 |
| 2000s | 15,020 | 11,536 | 17,639 | 8 |
| 2010s | 14,807 | 12,756 | 16,567 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Congo
More education data for Congo
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 880,625 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.03 % change on previous year (2012)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1424 units per person (2023)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 880,625 (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 1.03 % change on previous year (2012)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.1424 units per person (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 431,379 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Congo?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Congo was 12,756 in 2012, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 24,930 in 1987.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,148 in 1971.
- How does Congo rank for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Congo ranks 48th out of 197 countries with data for 2012.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo 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