Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Kiribati
Kiribati: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 83 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Kiribati, 1977–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Kiribati stood at 83.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 88.6% on the previous year and up 18.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Kiribati peaked at 119 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 8, in 1994.
That places Kiribati 141st out of 201 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 Kiribati, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 88 | — |
| 1978 | 113 | +28.4% |
| 1979 | 112 | -0.9% |
| 1980 | 56 | -50.0% |
| 1981 | 112 | +100.0% |
| 1982 | 52 | -53.6% |
| 1983 | 71 | +36.5% |
| 1984 | 93 | +31.0% |
| 1985 | 98 | +5.4% |
| 1986 | 54 | -44.9% |
| 1987 | 35 | -35.2% |
| 1988 | 56 | +60.0% |
| 1989 | 55 | -1.8% |
| 1990 | 16 | -70.9% |
| 1991 | 26 | +62.5% |
| 1992 | 14 | -46.2% |
| 1993 | 38 | +171.4% |
| 1994 | 8 | -78.9% |
| 1995 | 31 | +287.5% |
| 1996 | 18 | -41.9% |
| 1997 | 9 | -50.0% |
| 2014 | 70 | +677.8% |
| 2015 | 112 | +60.0% |
| 2016 | 76 | -32.1% |
| 2020 | 119 | +56.6% |
| 2021 | 65 | -45.4% |
| 2022 | 67 | +3.1% |
| 2023 | 44 | -34.3% |
| 2024 | 83 | +88.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 104.33 | 88 | 113 | 3 |
| 1980s | 68.2 | 35 | 112 | 10 |
| 1990s | 20 | 8 | 38 | 8 |
| 2010s | 86 | 70 | 112 | 3 |
| 2020s | 75.6 | 44 | 119 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kiribati
- 138 Serbia 116 compare
- 139 Palestine, State of 105 compare
- 140 Guyana 90 compare
- 142 Dominica 69 compare
- 143 Sao Tome and Principe 62 compare
- 144 Marshall Islands 60 compare
More education data for Kiribati
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 969 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 608 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 16,846 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 17,457 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.8 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1298 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 17,457 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Kiribati?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Kiribati was 83 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Kiribati?
- The highest recorded value was 119 in 2020.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Kiribati?
- The lowest recorded value was 8 in 1994.
- How does Kiribati rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Kiribati ranks 141st out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Kiribati?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kiribati 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