Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 56,734 in 2016. ▲ Rising
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Central African Republic, 1971–2016
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Central African Republic is 56,734, measured in 2016. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
The figure is up 76.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Central African Republic peaked at 56,734 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 16,792, in 1973.
Central African Republic ranks 28th of 204 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 28 years of available data.
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 18,548 | — |
| 1972 | 17,650 | -4.8% |
| 1973 | 16,792 | -4.9% |
| 1974 | 20,134 | +19.9% |
| 1975 | 19,260 | -4.3% |
| 1976 | 24,609 | +27.8% |
| 1977 | 20,719 | -15.8% |
| 1978 | 18,891 | -8.8% |
| 1981 | 21,616 | +14.4% |
| 1982 | 23,576 | +9.1% |
| 1983 | 24,386 | +3.4% |
| 1986 | 22,190 | -9.0% |
| 1987 | 21,177 | -4.6% |
| 1988 | 23,506 | +11.0% |
| 1989 | 23,305 | -0.9% |
| 1990 | 24,077 | +3.3% |
| 1991 | 22,127 | -8.1% |
| 1992 | 27,427 | +24.0% |
| 2004 | 24,954 | -9.0% |
| 2005 | 31,985 | +28.2% |
| 2006 | 32,114 | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 35,713 | +11.2% |
| 2008 | 39,734 | +11.3% |
| 2009 | 38,795 | -2.4% |
| 2010 | 34,509 | -11.0% |
| 2011 | 36,305 | +5.2% |
| 2012 | 36,111 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 56,734 | +57.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 19,575 | 16,792 | 24,609 | 8 |
| 1980s | 22,822 | 21,177 | 24,386 | 7 |
| 1990s | 24,544 | 22,127 | 27,427 | 3 |
| 2000s | 33,882 | 24,954 | 39,734 | 6 |
| 2010s | 40,915 | 34,509 | 56,734 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 25 Nepal 62,642 compare
- 26 Yemen 58,675 compare
- 27 Philippines 57,205 compare
- 29 Iran, Islamic Republic of 55,689 compare
- 30 Afghanistan 52,739 compare
- 31 Tanzania, United Republic of 52,027 compare
More education data for Central African Republic
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 4,357 (2017)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 184,252 (2016)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 6,152 (2017)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 6,337 (2017)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 137,844 (2017)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 813,767 (2016)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.15 % change on previous year (2012)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2016)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1726 units per person (2016)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Central African Republic?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Central African Republic was 56,734 in 2016, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 56,734 in 2016.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 16,792 in 1973.
- How does Central African Republic rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Central African Republic ranks 28th out of 204 countries with data for 2016.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 76.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Central African Republic 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