Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 1,690 number in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Costa Rica, 1970–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Costa Rica is 1,690 number, measured in 2019.
That represents a change of down 71.8% on the previous year and down 86.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Costa Rica peaked at 14,822 number in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0 number, in 1980.
Costa Rica ranks 101st of 185 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 Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 2,885 number | — |
| 1971 | 2,738 number | -5.1% |
| 1972 | 1,588 number | -42.0% |
| 1980 | 0 number | -100.0% |
| 1981 | 0 number | — |
| 1982 | 0 number | — |
| 1983 | 4,159 number | — |
| 1984 | 4,891 number | +17.6% |
| 1985 | 4,685 number | -4.2% |
| 1986 | 3,773 number | -19.5% |
| 1987 | 3,810 number | +1.0% |
| 1988 | 4,053 number | +6.4% |
| 1989 | 5,485 number | +35.3% |
| 1990 | 5,723 number | +4.3% |
| 1991 | 6,296 number | +10.0% |
| 1992 | 5,280 number | -16.1% |
| 1993 | 6,775 number | +28.3% |
| 1994 | 7,255 number | +7.1% |
| 1995 | 8,447 number | +16.4% |
| 1996 | 9,157 number | +8.4% |
| 1999 | 10,493 number | +14.6% |
| 2000 | 9,049 number | -13.8% |
| 2001 | 9,763 number | +7.9% |
| 2002 | 10,773 number | +10.3% |
| 2004 | 11,974 number | +11.1% |
| 2005 | 11,990 number | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 12,445 number | +3.8% |
| 2007 | 12,768 number | +2.6% |
| 2008 | 12,507 number | -2.0% |
| 2009 | 12,748 number | +1.9% |
| 2010 | 13,451 number | +5.5% |
| 2011 | 14,060 number | +4.5% |
| 2012 | 14,822 number | +5.4% |
| 2013 | 11,056 number | -25.4% |
| 2014 | 10,027 number | -9.3% |
| 2015 | 9,785 number | -2.4% |
| 2016 | 9,035 number | -7.7% |
| 2017 | 7,327 number | -18.9% |
| 2018 | 5,998 number | -18.1% |
| 2019 | 1,690 number | -71.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2,404 number | 1,588 number | 2,885 number | 3 |
| 1980s | 3,086 number | 0 number | 5,485 number | 10 |
| 1990s | 7,428 number | 5,280 number | 10,493 number | 8 |
| 2000s | 11,557 number | 9,049 number | 12,768 number | 9 |
| 2010s | 9,725 number | 1,690 number | 14,822 number | 10 |
Countries ranked near Costa Rica
More education data for Costa Rica
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 37,015 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 14,772 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 62,694 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 61,047 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 464,490 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 460,126 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -3.03 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0897 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Costa Rica?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Costa Rica was 1,690 number in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 14,822 number in 2012.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 number in 1980.
- How does Costa Rica rank for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Costa Rica ranks 101st out of 185 countries with data for 2019.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 86.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Costa Rica 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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Number of pupils in the specified grade who are enrolled in the same grade for a second (or further) year.