Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Ecuador
Ecuador: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 961 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
961
Change on year
up 5.3%
World rank
102nd
of 201 countries
All-time high
63,723
in 1979
All-time low
913
in 2023
Years of data
46
1971–2024
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Ecuador, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Ecuador recorded 961 for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in 2024.
That represents a change of up 5.3% on the previous year and down 82.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Ecuador peaked at 63,723 in 1979 and was at its lowest, 913, in 2023.
Ecuador ranks 102nd of 201 countries on this measure, 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 Ecuador, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 52,155 | — |
| 1972 | 55,712 | +6.8% |
| 1973 | 46,966 | -15.7% |
| 1974 | 53,302 | +13.5% |
| 1975 | 46,671 | -12.4% |
| 1976 | 53,277 | +14.2% |
| 1977 | 53,832 | +1.0% |
| 1978 | 59,955 | +11.4% |
| 1979 | 63,723 | +6.3% |
| 1980 | 58,696 | -7.9% |
| 1981 | 55,757 | -5.0% |
| 1982 | 57,058 | +2.3% |
| 1983 | 53,013 | -7.1% |
| 1984 | 52,129 | -1.7% |
| 1985 | 51,259 | -1.7% |
| 1987 | 40,647 | -20.7% |
| 1988 | 38,896 | -4.3% |
| 1994 | 29,451 | -24.3% |
| 1995 | 28,965 | -1.7% |
| 1996 | 27,449 | -5.2% |
| 1997 | 24,492 | -10.8% |
| 1999 | 19,931 | -18.6% |
| 2000 | 18,400 | -7.7% |
| 2001 | 17,373 | -5.6% |
| 2002 | 16,629 | -4.3% |
| 2003 | 16,052 | -3.5% |
| 2004 | 16,070 | +0.1% |
| 2005 | 13,527 | -15.8% |
| 2006 | 12,440 | -8.0% |
| 2007 | 11,980 | -3.7% |
| 2009 | 17,915 | +49.5% |
| 2010 | 13,932 | -22.2% |
| 2011 | 14,086 | +1.1% |
| 2012 | 9,755 | -30.7% |
| 2013 | 9,184 | -5.9% |
| 2014 | 5,593 | -39.1% |
| 2015 | 3,785 | -32.3% |
| 2016 | 2,805 | -25.9% |
| 2017 | 2,702 | -3.7% |
| 2018 | 1,988 | -26.4% |
| 2019 | 1,599 | -19.6% |
| 2020 | 1,122 | -29.8% |
| 2021 | 1,004 | -10.5% |
| 2022 | 1,281 | +27.6% |
| 2023 | 913 | -28.7% |
| 2024 | 961 | +5.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 53,955 | 46,671 | 63,723 | 9 |
| 1980s | 50,932 | 38,896 | 58,696 | 8 |
| 1990s | 26,058 | 19,931 | 29,451 | 5 |
| 2000s | 15,598 | 11,980 | 18,400 | 9 |
| 2010s | 6,543 | 1,599 | 14,086 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,056 | 913 | 1,281 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ecuador
More education data for Ecuador
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 291,075 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.79 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.72 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -2.72 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0951 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1.72 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -2.72 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Ecuador?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Ecuador was 961 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Ecuador?
- The highest recorded value was 63,723 in 1979.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Ecuador?
- The lowest recorded value was 913 in 2023.
- How does Ecuador rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Ecuador ranks 102nd out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Ecuador?
- Over the last ten years it is down 82.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ecuador 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