Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Madagascar
Madagascar: Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 29,167 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Madagascar, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Madagascar stood at 29,167.
That represents a change of down 21.0% on the previous year and down 26.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Madagascar peaked at 49,735 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 1,087, in 1974.
That places Madagascar 32nd out of 197 countries with data for 2024, 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 Madagascar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 2,801 | — |
| 1972 | 2,452 | -12.5% |
| 1974 | 1,087 | -55.7% |
| 1975 | 1,688 | +55.3% |
| 1985 | 7,826 | +363.6% |
| 1988 | 7,853 | +0.3% |
| 1989 | 12,182 | +55.1% |
| 1990 | 9,815 | -19.4% |
| 1991 | 12,233 | +24.6% |
| 1994 | 16,463 | +34.6% |
| 1996 | 12,404 | -24.7% |
| 1999 | 14,750 | +18.9% |
| 2000 | 13,885 | -5.9% |
| 2001 | 15,799 | +13.8% |
| 2002 | 17,099 | +8.2% |
| 2003 | 22,750 | +33.0% |
| 2004 | 18,530 | -18.5% |
| 2005 | 20,995 | +13.3% |
| 2006 | 16,717 | -20.4% |
| 2007 | 19,885 | +19.0% |
| 2008 | 27,126 | +36.4% |
| 2009 | 29,008 | +6.9% |
| 2010 | 23,790 | -18.0% |
| 2011 | 43,089 | +81.1% |
| 2012 | 49,320 | +14.5% |
| 2013 | 39,450 | -20.0% |
| 2014 | 39,748 | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 46,701 | +17.5% |
| 2016 | 46,577 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 49,735 | +6.8% |
| 2018 | 33,794 | -32.1% |
| 2019 | 27,891 | -17.5% |
| 2020 | 37,412 | +34.1% |
| 2021 | 24,764 | -33.8% |
| 2022 | 31,017 | +25.3% |
| 2023 | 36,931 | +19.1% |
| 2024 | 29,167 | -21.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2,007 | 1,087 | 2,801 | 4 |
| 1980s | 9,287 | 7,826 | 12,182 | 3 |
| 1990s | 13,133 | 9,815 | 16,463 | 5 |
| 2000s | 20,179 | 13,885 | 29,008 | 10 |
| 2010s | 40,010 | 23,790 | 49,735 | 10 |
| 2020s | 31,858 | 24,764 | 37,412 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Madagascar
More education data for Madagascar
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1.09 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 507,363 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 544,966 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.62 million (2021)
- 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 3.53 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1656 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 Madagascar?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Madagascar was 29,167 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 Madagascar?
- The highest recorded value was 49,735 in 2017.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Madagascar?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,087 in 1974.
- How does Madagascar rank for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Madagascar ranks 32nd out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Madagascar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Madagascar 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