Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 1,396 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Dominican Republic, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Dominican Republic recorded 1,396 for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.3% on the previous year and down 85.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Dominican Republic peaked at 100,851 in 1981 and was at its lowest, 1,233, in 2020.
That places Dominican Republic 94th out of 204 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 Dominican Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 98,485 | — |
| 1981 | 100,851 | +2.4% |
| 1994 | 79,094 | -21.6% |
| 1999 | 10,729 | -86.4% |
| 2000 | 7,173 | -33.1% |
| 2002 | 6,942 | -3.2% |
| 2004 | 9,036 | +30.2% |
| 2005 | 9,189 | +1.7% |
| 2006 | 14,668 | +59.6% |
| 2007 | 14,782 | +0.8% |
| 2009 | 12,115 | -18.0% |
| 2010 | 13,059 | +7.8% |
| 2011 | 12,887 | -1.3% |
| 2012 | 12,509 | -2.9% |
| 2013 | 11,521 | -7.9% |
| 2014 | 9,891 | -14.1% |
| 2015 | 6,010 | -39.2% |
| 2016 | 3,044 | -49.4% |
| 2017 | 2,892 | -5.0% |
| 2018 | 2,079 | -28.1% |
| 2019 | 2,364 | +13.7% |
| 2020 | 1,233 | -47.8% |
| 2021 | 2,236 | +81.3% |
| 2022 | 1,805 | -19.3% |
| 2023 | 1,506 | -16.6% |
| 2024 | 1,396 | -7.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 98,485 | 98,485 | 98,485 | 1 |
| 1980s | 100,851 | 100,851 | 100,851 | 1 |
| 1990s | 44,912 | 10,729 | 79,094 | 2 |
| 2000s | 10,558 | 6,942 | 14,782 | 7 |
| 2010s | 7,626 | 2,079 | 13,059 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,635 | 1,233 | 2,236 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Dominican Republic
More education data for Dominican Republic
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 91,806 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 45,913 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 171,691 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 171,685 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 863,765 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.17 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.0197 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.102 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Dominican Republic?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Dominican Republic was 1,396 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 100,851 in 1981.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,233 in 2020.
- How does Dominican Republic rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Dominican Republic ranks 94th out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 85.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Dominican 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