Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general … lower both sexes in Mauritius
Mauritius: Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general … lower both sexes was 62 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
62
World rank
154th
of 200 countries
All-time high
1,533
in 1978
All-time low
0
in 2021
Years of data
48
1973–2024
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Mauritius, 1973–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Mauritius is 62, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 81.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Mauritius peaked at 1,533 in 1978 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2021.
Mauritius ranks 154th of 200 countries on this measure, in the bottom 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 … lower both sexes in Mauritius, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 607 | — |
| 1974 | 969 | +59.6% |
| 1975 | 605 | -37.6% |
| 1976 | 723 | +19.5% |
| 1977 | 1,253 | +73.3% |
| 1978 | 1,533 | +22.3% |
| 1979 | 873 | -43.1% |
| 1981 | 429 | -50.9% |
| 1982 | 769 | +79.3% |
| 1984 | 859 | +11.7% |
| 1985 | 654 | -23.9% |
| 1986 | 709 | +8.4% |
| 1987 | 545 | -23.1% |
| 1988 | 682 | +25.1% |
| 1989 | 733 | +7.5% |
| 1990 | 1,137 | +55.1% |
| 1991 | 555 | -51.2% |
| 1992 | 820 | +47.7% |
| 1993 | 800 | -2.4% |
| 1994 | 784 | -2.0% |
| 1995 | 853 | +8.8% |
| 1996 | 718 | -15.8% |
| 1997 | 858 | +19.5% |
| 1998 | 601 | -30.0% |
| 1999 | 558 | -7.2% |
| 2000 | 546 | -2.2% |
| 2001 | 447 | -18.1% |
| 2002 | 566 | +26.6% |
| 2003 | 884 | +56.2% |
| 2004 | 863 | -2.4% |
| 2005 | 459 | -46.8% |
| 2006 | 657 | +43.1% |
| 2007 | 634 | -3.5% |
| 2008 | 666 | +5.0% |
| 2009 | 414 | -37.8% |
| 2010 | 429 | +3.6% |
| 2011 | 440 | +2.6% |
| 2012 | 386 | -12.3% |
| 2013 | 390 | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 343 | -12.1% |
| 2015 | 238 | -30.6% |
| 2016 | 256 | +7.6% |
| 2017 | 249 | -2.7% |
| 2018 | 173 | -30.5% |
| 2019 | 261 | +50.9% |
| 2021 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2023 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 62 | — |
Mauritius compared with similar countries
- Mauritius's 62 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 587, 11% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Mauritius's 62 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 12,756, 0% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 937.57 | 605 | 1,533 | 7 |
| 1980s | 672.5 | 429 | 859 | 8 |
| 1990s | 768.4 | 555 | 1,137 | 10 |
| 2000s | 613.6 | 414 | 884 | 10 |
| 2010s | 316.5 | 173 | 440 | 10 |
| 2020s | 20.67 | 0 | 62 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Mauritius
- 151 Fiji 92 compare
- 152 Dominica 85 compare
- 153 Bosnia and Herzegovina 84 compare
- 155 United Arab Emirates 60 compare
- 156 Micronesia (country) 59 compare
- 157 Montenegro 58 compare
More education data for Mauritius
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.66 (2023)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.21 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 9,330 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 21 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 13,956 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 13,539 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 100,395 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 84,530 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -5.02 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Mauritius?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Mauritius was 62 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 Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 1,533 in 1978.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2021.
- How does Mauritius rank for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Mauritius ranks 154th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Mauritius?
- Over the last ten years it is down 81.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritius 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