Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Colombia
Colombia: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 71,896 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
71,896
Change on year
up 53.3%
World rank
21st
of 204 countries
All-time high
314,021
in 1985
All-time low
18,921
in 2013
Years of data
44
1970–2022
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Colombia, 1970–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2022, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Colombia stood at 71,896.
The figure is up 53.3% on the previous year and up 158.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Colombia peaked at 314,021 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 18,921, in 2013.
That places Colombia 21st out of 204 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top 10%.
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 Colombia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 279,913 | — |
| 1971 | 269,243 | -3.8% |
| 1972 | 265,193 | -1.5% |
| 1973 | 269,290 | +1.5% |
| 1974 | 271,207 | +0.7% |
| 1982 | 236,777 | -12.7% |
| 1983 | 229,718 | -3.0% |
| 1984 | 227,427 | -1.0% |
| 1985 | 314,021 | +38.1% |
| 1986 | 311,146 | -0.9% |
| 1987 | 233,413 | -25.0% |
| 1988 | 236,001 | +1.1% |
| 1989 | 238,558 | +1.1% |
| 1990 | 216,481 | -9.3% |
| 1991 | 222,774 | +2.9% |
| 1992 | 256,648 | +15.2% |
| 1993 | 153,339 | -40.3% |
| 1994 | 190,070 | +24.0% |
| 1995 | 203,493 | +7.1% |
| 1996 | 177,005 | -13.0% |
| 1998 | 127,367 | -28.0% |
| 1999 | 132,930 | +4.4% |
| 2000 | 133,866 | +0.7% |
| 2001 | 162,605 | +21.5% |
| 2002 | 164,105 | +0.9% |
| 2004 | 103,604 | -36.9% |
| 2005 | 92,530 | -10.7% |
| 2006 | 81,794 | -11.6% |
| 2007 | 68,425 | -16.3% |
| 2008 | 59,044 | -13.7% |
| 2009 | 28,477 | -51.8% |
| 2010 | 26,535 | -6.8% |
| 2011 | 29,030 | +9.4% |
| 2012 | 27,789 | -4.3% |
| 2013 | 18,921 | -31.9% |
| 2014 | 21,435 | +13.3% |
| 2015 | 32,271 | +50.6% |
| 2016 | 25,957 | -19.6% |
| 2017 | 29,757 | +14.6% |
| 2018 | 21,950 | -26.2% |
| 2019 | 22,971 | +4.7% |
| 2020 | 57,426 | +150.0% |
| 2021 | 46,889 | -18.3% |
| 2022 | 71,896 | +53.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 270,969 | 265,193 | 279,913 | 5 |
| 1980s | 253,383 | 227,427 | 314,021 | 8 |
| 1990s | 186,679 | 127,367 | 256,648 | 9 |
| 2000s | 99,383 | 28,477 | 164,105 | 9 |
| 2010s | 25,662 | 18,921 | 32,271 | 10 |
| 2020s | 58,737 | 46,889 | 71,896 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
More education data for Colombia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 190,940 (2022)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 234,939 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 963,182 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 937,684 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.85 million (2022)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.14 million (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.2 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.08 units per person (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Colombia?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Colombia was 71,896 in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 314,021 in 1985.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 18,921 in 2013.
- How does Colombia rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Colombia ranks 21st out of 204 countries with data for 2022.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 158.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia 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