Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Gabon
Gabon: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 32,961 in 2003. ▲ Rising
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Gabon, 1972–2003
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Gabon is 32,961, measured in 2003.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.7% on the previous year and up 23.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Gabon peaked at 34,859 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 16,673, in 1972.
That places Gabon 40th out of 201 countries with data for 2003, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 23 years of available data.
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Gabon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 16,673 | — |
| 1973 | 19,077 | +14.4% |
| 1975 | 20,972 | +9.9% |
| 1976 | 21,438 | +2.2% |
| 1977 | 21,450 | +0.1% |
| 1978 | 24,055 | +12.1% |
| 1979 | 24,596 | +2.2% |
| 1980 | 25,079 | +2.0% |
| 1981 | 25,898 | +3.3% |
| 1982 | 25,424 | -1.8% |
| 1983 | 25,975 | +2.2% |
| 1984 | 25,224 | -2.9% |
| 1985 | 27,239 | +8.0% |
| 1987 | 28,371 | +4.2% |
| 1988 | 23,781 | -16.2% |
| 1989 | 26,895 | +13.1% |
| 1992 | 26,600 | -1.1% |
| 1995 | 34,859 | +31.0% |
| 1996 | 31,485 | -9.7% |
| 1997 | 31,245 | -0.8% |
| 2001 | 32,863 | +5.2% |
| 2002 | 33,203 | +1.0% |
| 2003 | 32,961 | -0.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 21,180 | 16,673 | 24,596 | 7 |
| 1980s | 25,987 | 23,781 | 28,371 | 9 |
| 1990s | 31,047 | 26,600 | 34,859 | 4 |
| 2000s | 33,009 | 32,863 | 33,203 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Gabon
More education data for Gabon
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 215,825 (2019)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 269,687 (2019)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.7291 % change on previous year (2003)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2019)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1189 units per person (2019)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 269,687 (2019)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -0.7291 % change on previous year (2003)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Gabon?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Gabon was 32,961 in 2003, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 34,859 in 1995.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 16,673 in 1972.
- How does Gabon rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Gabon ranks 40th out of 201 countries with data for 2003.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Gabon 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