Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Guatemala
Guatemala: Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 17,520 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Guatemala, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Guatemala is 17,520, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.2% on the previous year and down 3.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Guatemala peaked at 22,350 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 1,533, in 1971.
Guatemala ranks 41st 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 Guatemala, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1,533 | — |
| 1975 | 1,826 | +19.1% |
| 1976 | 2,095 | +14.7% |
| 1979 | 1,647 | -21.4% |
| 1980 | 1,826 | +10.9% |
| 1999 | 6,201 | +239.6% |
| 2000 | 6,730 | +8.5% |
| 2001 | 6,625 | -1.6% |
| 2002 | 6,742 | +1.8% |
| 2004 | 7,694 | +14.1% |
| 2005 | 8,259 | +7.3% |
| 2006 | 6,895 | -16.5% |
| 2007 | 8,118 | +17.7% |
| 2008 | 10,583 | +30.4% |
| 2009 | 10,625 | +0.4% |
| 2010 | 11,736 | +10.5% |
| 2011 | 12,255 | +4.4% |
| 2012 | 22,024 | +79.7% |
| 2013 | 19,475 | -11.6% |
| 2014 | 18,151 | -6.8% |
| 2015 | 21,327 | +17.5% |
| 2016 | 6,060 | -71.6% |
| 2017 | 22,350 | +268.8% |
| 2018 | 20,848 | -6.7% |
| 2019 | 16,229 | -22.2% |
| 2020 | 16,986 | +4.7% |
| 2021 | 8,580 | -49.5% |
| 2022 | 14,958 | +74.3% |
| 2023 | 16,051 | +7.3% |
| 2024 | 17,520 | +9.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,775 | 1,533 | 2,095 | 4 |
| 1980s | 1,826 | 1,826 | 1,826 | 1 |
| 1990s | 6,201 | 6,201 | 6,201 | 1 |
| 2000s | 8,030 | 6,625 | 10,625 | 9 |
| 2010s | 17,046 | 6,060 | 22,350 | 10 |
| 2020s | 14,819 | 8,580 | 17,520 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Guatemala
- 38 Guinea 20,138 compare
- 39 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 18,306 compare
- 40 Peru 17,566 compare
- 42 Mozambique 16,726 compare
- 43 Syrian Arab Republic 15,241 compare
- 44 Sudan 15,230 compare
More education data for Guatemala
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 247,917 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 335,306 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 328,468 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.13 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.42 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.3948 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1317 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 Guatemala?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Guatemala was 17,520 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 Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 22,350 in 2017.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,533 in 1971.
- How does Guatemala rank for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Guatemala ranks 41st out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guatemala 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