Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Cyprus
Cyprus: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 124 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
124
Change on year
up 37.8%
World rank
136th
of 201 countries
All-time high
1,022
in 1971
All-time low
50
in 2016
Years of data
53
1971–2024
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Cyprus, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Cyprus stood at 124.
That represents a change of up 37.8% on the previous year and up 96.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Cyprus peaked at 1,022 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 50, in 2016.
That places Cyprus 136th out of 201 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Cyprus, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1,022 | — |
| 1972 | 977 | -4.4% |
| 1973 | 720 | -26.3% |
| 1974 | 672 | -6.7% |
| 1975 | 375 | -44.2% |
| 1976 | 399 | +6.4% |
| 1977 | 493 | +23.6% |
| 1978 | 358 | -27.4% |
| 1979 | 307 | -14.2% |
| 1980 | 364 | +18.6% |
| 1981 | 220 | -39.6% |
| 1982 | 189 | -14.1% |
| 1983 | 184 | -2.6% |
| 1984 | 234 | +27.2% |
| 1985 | 187 | -20.1% |
| 1986 | 142 | -24.1% |
| 1987 | 171 | +20.4% |
| 1988 | 187 | +9.4% |
| 1989 | 195 | +4.3% |
| 1990 | 163 | -16.4% |
| 1991 | 195 | +19.6% |
| 1992 | 182 | -6.7% |
| 1993 | 146 | -19.8% |
| 1994 | 175 | +19.9% |
| 1995 | 167 | -4.6% |
| 1996 | 185 | +10.8% |
| 1997 | 182 | -1.6% |
| 1999 | 230 | +26.4% |
| 2000 | 182 | -20.9% |
| 2001 | 179 | -1.6% |
| 2002 | 157 | -12.3% |
| 2003 | 134 | -14.6% |
| 2004 | 136 | +1.5% |
| 2005 | 129 | -5.1% |
| 2006 | 102 | -20.9% |
| 2007 | 106 | +3.9% |
| 2008 | 124 | +17.0% |
| 2009 | 94 | -24.2% |
| 2010 | 85 | -9.6% |
| 2011 | 91 | +7.1% |
| 2012 | 74 | -18.7% |
| 2013 | 58 | -21.6% |
| 2014 | 63 | +8.6% |
| 2015 | 55 | -12.7% |
| 2016 | 50 | -9.1% |
| 2017 | 60 | +20.0% |
| 2018 | 66 | +10.0% |
| 2019 | 87 | +31.8% |
| 2020 | 109 | +25.3% |
| 2021 | 106 | -2.8% |
| 2022 | 111 | +4.7% |
| 2023 | 90 | -18.9% |
| 2024 | 124 | +37.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 591.44 | 307 | 1,022 | 9 |
| 1980s | 207.3 | 142 | 364 | 10 |
| 1990s | 180.56 | 146 | 230 | 9 |
| 2000s | 134.3 | 94 | 182 | 10 |
| 2010s | 68.9 | 50 | 91 | 10 |
| 2020s | 108 | 90 | 124 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
- 133 Aruba 152 compare
- 134 Armenia 142 compare
- 135 Timor-Leste 126 compare
- 137 Micronesia, Federated States of 122 compare
- 138 Serbia 116 compare
- 139 Palestine, State of 105 compare
More education data for Cyprus
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 137 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 14,059 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 13,211 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 61,230 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 60,596 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.28 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0446 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Cyprus?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Cyprus was 124 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 1,022 in 1971.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 50 in 2016.
- How does Cyprus rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Cyprus ranks 136th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 96.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cyprus 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