Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes (number) (Grade) in Fiji
Fiji: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes (number) (Grade) was 235 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Fiji, 1972–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Fiji is 235, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 27.0% on the previous year and up 370.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Fiji peaked at 1,125 in 1972 and was at its lowest, 47, in 2015.
That places Fiji 126th 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 (number) (Grade) in Fiji, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 1,125 | — |
| 1973 | 1,068 | -5.1% |
| 1974 | 892 | -16.5% |
| 1976 | 1,073 | +20.3% |
| 1977 | 903 | -15.8% |
| 1978 | 900 | -0.3% |
| 1979 | 853 | -5.2% |
| 1980 | 1,017 | +19.2% |
| 1981 | 997 | -2.0% |
| 1983 | 960 | -3.7% |
| 1984 | 928 | -3.3% |
| 1985 | 898 | -3.2% |
| 1986 | 1,026 | +14.3% |
| 2004 | 874 | -14.8% |
| 2006 | 787 | -10.0% |
| 2008 | 710 | -9.8% |
| 2009 | 459 | -35.4% |
| 2011 | 334 | -27.2% |
| 2012 | 293 | -12.3% |
| 2013 | 50 | -82.9% |
| 2015 | 47 | -6.0% |
| 2016 | 48 | +2.1% |
| 2019 | 377 | +685.4% |
| 2020 | 227 | -39.8% |
| 2022 | 233 | +2.6% |
| 2023 | 185 | -20.6% |
| 2024 | 235 | +27.0% |
Fiji compared with similar countries
- Fiji's 235 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 418, 56% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Fiji's 235 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 83, 2.8× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes (number) (Grade) in Fiji changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +685.4% | 48 | 377 |
| 2013 | -82.9% | 293 | 50 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 973.43 | 853 | 1,125 | 7 |
| 1980s | 971 | 898 | 1,026 | 6 |
| 2000s | 707.5 | 459 | 874 | 4 |
| 2010s | 191.5 | 47 | 377 | 6 |
| 2020s | 220 | 185 | 235 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Fiji
More education data for Fiji
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 95.07 (2016)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 97.61 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 5,041 (2012)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 644 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 9,362 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 8,542 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 113,613 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 113,938 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.34 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Fiji?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Fiji was 235 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Fiji?
- The highest recorded value was 1,125 in 1972.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Fiji?
- The lowest recorded value was 47 in 2015.
- How does Fiji rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Fiji ranks 126th out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Fiji?
- Over the last ten years it is up 370.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Fiji 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release