Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, female in Guatemala

Guatemala: Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, female was 5,920 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
5,920
Change on year
down 2.8%
World rank
43rd
of 189 countries
All-time high
7,670
in 2012
All-time low
657
in 1971
Years of data
28
1971–2024

Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, female in Guatemala, 1971–2024

02.0k4.0k6.0k8.0k1971199720241971: 6571975: 7221976: 9031999: 2.1k2000: 2.5k2001: 2.5k2002: 2.5k2004: 2.8k2005: 3.1k2006: 2.5k2007: 3.0k2008: 4.0k2009: 4.3k2010: 4.4k2011: 4.4k2012: 7.7k2013: 6.7k2014: 6.3k2015: 7.4k2016: 2.0k2017: 7.5k2018: 6.9k2019: 5.3k2020: 5.4k2021: 3.2k2022: 5.9k2023: 6.1k2024: 5.9k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

Guatemala recorded 5,920 for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, female in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.8% on the previous year and down 6.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, female in Guatemala peaked at 7,670 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 657, in 1971.

That places Guatemala 43rd out of 189 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, female in Guatemala, year by year

Annual values for Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, female (number) in Guatemala, 1971 to 2024.
Year Value Change
1971 657
1975 722 +9.9%
1976 903 +25.1%
1999 2,124 +135.2%
2000 2,483 +16.9%
2001 2,530 +1.9%
2002 2,478 -2.1%
2004 2,846 +14.9%
2005 3,078 +8.2%
2006 2,539 -17.5%
2007 3,007 +18.4%
2008 4,046 +34.6%
2009 4,347 +7.4%
2010 4,422 +1.7%
2011 4,389 -0.7%
2012 7,670 +74.8%
2013 6,713 -12.5%
2014 6,299 -6.2%
2015 7,404 +17.5%
2016 2,033 -72.5%
2017 7,520 +269.9%
2018 6,868 -8.7%
2019 5,345 -22.2%
2020 5,360 +0.3%
2021 3,169 -40.9%
2022 5,854 +84.7%
2023 6,091 +4.0%
2024 5,920 -2.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 760.67 657 903 3
1990s 2,124 2,124 2,124 1
2000s 3,039 2,478 4,347 9
2010s 5,866 2,033 7,670 10
2020s 5,279 3,169 6,091 5

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  4. 44 Syria 5,758 compare
  5. 45 Bolivia 5,647 compare
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Frequently asked questions

What is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, female in Guatemala?
Repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, female in Guatemala was 5,920 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, female recorded in Guatemala?
The highest recorded value was 7,670 in 2012.
What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, female recorded in Guatemala?
The lowest recorded value was 657 in 1971.
How does Guatemala rank for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, female?
Guatemala ranks 43rd out of 189 countries with data for 2024.
Is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, female rising or falling in Guatemala?
Over the last ten years it is down 6.0%. 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, female (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, female (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
192 places, 4,519 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release