Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in El Salvador
El Salvador: Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 5,850 number in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in El Salvador, 1970–2018
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 El Salvador is 5,850 number, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 15.2% on the previous year and down 30.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in El Salvador peaked at 11,563 number in 2013 and was at its lowest, 180 number, in 1973.
That places El Salvador 73rd out of 185 countries with data for 2018, putting it 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 El Salvador, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 369 number | — |
| 1971 | 357 number | -3.3% |
| 1972 | 275 number | -23.0% |
| 1973 | 180 number | -34.5% |
| 1974 | 252 number | +40.0% |
| 1975 | 259 number | +2.8% |
| 1976 | 520 number | +100.8% |
| 1977 | 742 number | +42.7% |
| 1981 | 893 number | +20.4% |
| 1982 | 1,214 number | +35.9% |
| 1983 | 1,190 number | -2.0% |
| 1984 | 1,146 number | -3.7% |
| 1987 | 855 number | -25.4% |
| 1988 | 859 number | +0.5% |
| 1989 | 1,167 number | +35.9% |
| 1991 | 1,339 number | +14.7% |
| 1992 | 1,330 number | -0.7% |
| 1993 | 1,627 number | +22.3% |
| 1995 | 1,789 number | +10.0% |
| 1996 | 1,139 number | -36.3% |
| 2001 | 2,720 number | +138.8% |
| 2002 | 4,782 number | +75.8% |
| 2003 | 5,684 number | +18.9% |
| 2005 | 7,321 number | +28.8% |
| 2006 | 8,991 number | +22.8% |
| 2007 | 9,193 number | +2.2% |
| 2008 | 8,373 number | -8.9% |
| 2009 | 8,280 number | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 8,866 number | +7.1% |
| 2011 | 9,369 number | +5.7% |
| 2012 | 10,335 number | +10.3% |
| 2013 | 11,563 number | +11.9% |
| 2014 | 10,420 number | -9.9% |
| 2015 | 9,409 number | -9.7% |
| 2016 | 7,915 number | -15.9% |
| 2017 | 5,078 number | -35.8% |
| 2018 | 5,850 number | +15.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 369.25 number | 180 number | 742 number | 8 |
| 1980s | 1,046 number | 855 number | 1,214 number | 7 |
| 1990s | 1,445 number | 1,139 number | 1,789 number | 5 |
| 2000s | 6,918 number | 2,720 number | 9,193 number | 8 |
| 2010s | 8,756 number | 5,078 number | 11,563 number | 9 |
Countries ranked near El Salvador
More education data for El Salvador
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 17,715 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 21,853 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 100,826 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 100,758 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 417,193 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 594,860 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -2.27 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0939 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in El Salvador?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in El Salvador was 5,850 number in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in El Salvador?
- The highest recorded value was 11,563 number in 2013.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in El Salvador?
- The lowest recorded value was 180 number in 1973.
- How does El Salvador rank for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- El Salvador ranks 73rd out of 185 countries with data for 2018.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in El Salvador?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this El Salvador 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.