Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Guyana
Guyana: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 90 in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Guyana, 1971–2010
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Guyana is 90, measured in 2010. That is the lowest value across all 29 years on record.
That represents a change of down 23.7% on the previous year and down 88.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Guyana peaked at 4,539 in 1974 and was at its lowest, 90, in 2010.
That places Guyana 140th out of 201 countries with data for 2010, 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 Guyana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 2,951 | — |
| 1972 | 4,179 | +41.6% |
| 1973 | 4,387 | +5.0% |
| 1974 | 4,539 | +3.5% |
| 1976 | 3,659 | -19.4% |
| 1977 | 3,625 | -0.9% |
| 1978 | 3,337 | -7.9% |
| 1979 | 2,543 | -23.8% |
| 1980 | 3,400 | +33.7% |
| 1981 | 1,263 | -62.9% |
| 1982 | 1,247 | -1.3% |
| 1983 | 1,304 | +4.6% |
| 1984 | 1,172 | -10.1% |
| 1987 | 2,213 | +88.8% |
| 1992 | 2,005 | -9.4% |
| 1993 | 1,422 | -29.1% |
| 1995 | 1,328 | -6.6% |
| 1996 | 1,384 | +4.2% |
| 1997 | 1,226 | -11.4% |
| 1999 | 1,009 | -17.7% |
| 2000 | 771 | -23.6% |
| 2001 | 506 | -34.4% |
| 2003 | 382 | -24.5% |
| 2005 | 226 | -40.8% |
| 2006 | 321 | +42.0% |
| 2007 | 363 | +13.1% |
| 2008 | 159 | -56.2% |
| 2009 | 118 | -25.8% |
| 2010 | 90 | -23.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3,652 | 2,543 | 4,539 | 8 |
| 1980s | 1,766 | 1,172 | 3,400 | 6 |
| 1990s | 1,396 | 1,009 | 2,005 | 6 |
| 2000s | 355.75 | 118 | 771 | 8 |
| 2010s | 90 | 90 | 90 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Guyana
- 137 Micronesia, Federated States of 122
- 138 Serbia 116
- 139 Palestine, State of 105 compare
- 141 Kiribati 83 compare
- 142 Dominica 69 compare
- 143 Sao Tome and Principe 62 compare
More education data for Guyana
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 15,230 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 69,542 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 94,786 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.93 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1141 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 94,786 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 3.93 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Guyana?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Guyana was 90 in 2010, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 4,539 in 1974.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was 90 in 2010.
- How does Guyana rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Guyana ranks 140th out of 201 countries with data for 2010.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Guyana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 88.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guyana 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