Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Argentina
Argentina: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 1,539 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1,539
Change on year
down 10.1%
World rank
92nd
of 201 countries
All-time high
177,981
in 1991
All-time low
892
in 2021
Years of data
35
1970–2023
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Argentina, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Argentina recorded 1,539 for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in 2023.
That represents a change of down 10.1% on the previous year and down 94.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Argentina peaked at 177,981 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 892, in 2021.
Argentina ranks 92nd of 201 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 primary education, both sexes in Argentina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 171,109 | — |
| 1971 | 159,460 | -6.8% |
| 1974 | 152,630 | -4.3% |
| 1975 | 126,360 | -17.2% |
| 1976 | 105,943 | -16.2% |
| 1991 | 177,981 | +68.0% |
| 1994 | 84,269 | -52.7% |
| 1996 | 82,209 | -2.4% |
| 1997 | 75,207 | -8.5% |
| 1998 | 78,275 | +4.1% |
| 1999 | 83,011 | +6.1% |
| 2000 | 84,817 | +2.2% |
| 2001 | 87,934 | +3.7% |
| 2002 | 85,901 | -2.3% |
| 2003 | 85,429 | -0.5% |
| 2004 | 85,404 | -0.0% |
| 2005 | 81,811 | -4.2% |
| 2006 | 82,974 | +1.4% |
| 2007 | 75,807 | -8.6% |
| 2008 | 71,621 | -5.5% |
| 2009 | 66,054 | -7.8% |
| 2010 | 62,064 | -6.0% |
| 2011 | 54,873 | -11.6% |
| 2012 | 48,281 | -12.0% |
| 2013 | 28,548 | -40.9% |
| 2014 | 8,669 | -69.6% |
| 2015 | 5,466 | -36.9% |
| 2016 | 5,368 | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 4,132 | -23.0% |
| 2018 | 4,436 | +7.4% |
| 2019 | 3,509 | -20.9% |
| 2020 | 2,643 | -24.7% |
| 2021 | 892 | -66.3% |
| 2022 | 1,711 | +91.8% |
| 2023 | 1,539 | -10.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 143,100 | 105,943 | 171,109 | 5 |
| 1990s | 96,825 | 75,207 | 177,981 | 6 |
| 2000s | 80,775 | 66,054 | 87,934 | 10 |
| 2010s | 22,535 | 3,509 | 62,064 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,696 | 892 | 2,643 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
- 89 Suriname 1,828 compare
- 90 Trinidad and Tobago 1,717 compare
- 91 Jordan 1,565 compare
- 93 Puerto Rico 1,398 compare
- 94 Dominican Republic 1,396 compare
- 95 Israel 1,377 compare
More education data for Argentina
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 323,957 (2008)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 91,719 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 791,112 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 773,753 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.56 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.58 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.09 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1006 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Argentina?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Argentina was 1,539 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 177,981 in 1991.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 892 in 2021.
- How does Argentina rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Argentina ranks 92nd out of 201 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 94.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release