Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Cyprus
Cyprus: Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 124 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
124
Change on year
up 2.5%
World rank
147th
of 197 countries
All-time high
642
in 1974
All-time low
29
in 1975
Years of data
50
1971–2024
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Cyprus, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Cyprus recorded 124 for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in 2024.
The figure is up 2.5% on the previous year and up 69.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Cyprus peaked at 642 in 1974 and was at its lowest, 29, in 1975.
Cyprus ranks 147th of 197 countries on this measure, 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 Cyprus, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 506 | — |
| 1972 | 540 | +6.7% |
| 1973 | 129 | -76.1% |
| 1974 | 642 | +397.7% |
| 1975 | 29 | -95.5% |
| 1976 | 148 | +410.3% |
| 1977 | 410 | +177.0% |
| 1978 | 291 | -29.0% |
| 1979 | 276 | -5.2% |
| 1980 | 225 | -18.5% |
| 1981 | 208 | -7.6% |
| 1982 | 161 | -22.6% |
| 1983 | 229 | +42.2% |
| 1984 | 240 | +4.8% |
| 1985 | 232 | -3.3% |
| 1986 | 149 | -35.8% |
| 1987 | 165 | +10.7% |
| 1988 | 172 | +4.2% |
| 1990 | 171 | -0.6% |
| 1993 | 268 | +56.7% |
| 1994 | 368 | +37.3% |
| 1995 | 339 | -7.9% |
| 1996 | 356 | +5.0% |
| 1997 | 490 | +37.6% |
| 1999 | 495 | +1.0% |
| 2000 | 348 | -29.7% |
| 2001 | 264 | -24.1% |
| 2002 | 205 | -22.3% |
| 2003 | 211 | +2.9% |
| 2004 | 179 | -15.2% |
| 2005 | 180 | +0.6% |
| 2006 | 131 | -27.2% |
| 2007 | 129 | -1.5% |
| 2008 | 98 | -24.0% |
| 2009 | 85 | -13.3% |
| 2010 | 67 | -21.2% |
| 2011 | 78 | +16.4% |
| 2012 | 93 | +19.2% |
| 2013 | 81 | -12.9% |
| 2014 | 73 | -9.9% |
| 2015 | 75 | +2.7% |
| 2016 | 62 | -17.3% |
| 2017 | 87 | +40.3% |
| 2018 | 91 | +4.6% |
| 2019 | 166 | +82.4% |
| 2020 | 129 | -22.3% |
| 2021 | 60 | -53.5% |
| 2022 | 82 | +36.7% |
| 2023 | 121 | +47.6% |
| 2024 | 124 | +2.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 330.11 | 29 | 642 | 9 |
| 1980s | 197.89 | 149 | 240 | 9 |
| 1990s | 355.29 | 171 | 495 | 7 |
| 2000s | 183 | 85 | 348 | 10 |
| 2010s | 87.3 | 62 | 166 | 10 |
| 2020s | 103.2 | 60 | 129 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
- 144 Luxembourg 132 compare
- 145 Barbados 128 compare
- 146 Singapore 125 compare
- 148 Antigua and Barbuda 98 compare
- 149 Bahamas 95 compare
- 149 Solomon Islands 95 compare
More education data for Cyprus
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 137 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 14,059 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 13,211 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 61,230 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 60,596 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.28 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0446 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 Cyprus?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Cyprus was 124 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 Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 642 in 1974.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 29 in 1975.
- How does Cyprus rank for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Cyprus ranks 147th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 69.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cyprus 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