Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Cambodia
Cambodia: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 43,590 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
43,590
Change on year
up 1.1%
World rank
33rd
of 201 countries
All-time high
294,138
in 1998
All-time low
40,385
in 2014
Years of data
30
1994–2024
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Cambodia, 1994–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Cambodia recorded 43,590 for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in 2024.
The figure is up 1.1% on the previous year and up 7.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Cambodia peaked at 294,138 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 40,385, in 2014.
Cambodia ranks 33rd of 201 countries on this measure, 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 primary education, both sexes in Cambodia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 219,320 | — |
| 1995 | 249,837 | +13.9% |
| 1997 | 278,524 | +11.5% |
| 1998 | 294,138 | +5.6% |
| 1999 | 283,637 | -3.6% |
| 2000 | 269,842 | -4.9% |
| 2001 | 214,822 | -20.4% |
| 2002 | 136,973 | -36.2% |
| 2003 | 140,780 | +2.8% |
| 2004 | 127,511 | -9.4% |
| 2005 | 148,969 | +16.8% |
| 2006 | 130,046 | -12.7% |
| 2007 | 116,579 | -10.4% |
| 2008 | 109,587 | -6.0% |
| 2009 | 93,040 | -15.1% |
| 2010 | 82,021 | -11.8% |
| 2011 | 65,996 | -19.5% |
| 2012 | 49,505 | -25.0% |
| 2013 | 45,584 | -7.9% |
| 2014 | 40,385 | -11.4% |
| 2015 | 41,209 | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 47,410 | +15.0% |
| 2017 | 48,993 | +3.3% |
| 2018 | 46,385 | -5.3% |
| 2019 | 43,390 | -6.5% |
| 2020 | 44,437 | +2.4% |
| 2021 | 47,097 | +6.0% |
| 2022 | 58,619 | +24.5% |
| 2023 | 43,132 | -26.4% |
| 2024 | 43,590 | +1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 265,091 | 219,320 | 294,138 | 5 |
| 2000s | 148,815 | 93,040 | 269,842 | 10 |
| 2010s | 51,088 | 40,385 | 82,021 | 10 |
| 2020s | 47,375 | 43,132 | 58,619 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cambodia
- 30 Afghanistan 52,739 compare
- 31 Tanzania, United Republic of 52,027 compare
- 32 Zambia 47,016 compare
- 34 Kenya 43,143 compare
- 35 Syrian Arab Republic 42,078 compare
- 36 Mozambique 41,174 compare
More education data for Cambodia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 107,312 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 124,310 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 199,569 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 201,390 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.17 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.27 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.07 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1285 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Cambodia?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Cambodia was 43,590 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Cambodia?
- The highest recorded value was 294,138 in 1998.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Cambodia?
- The lowest recorded value was 40,385 in 2014.
- How does Cambodia rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Cambodia ranks 33rd out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Cambodia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cambodia 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