Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 23,196 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Papua New Guinea, 1987–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Papua New Guinea is 23,196, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 39.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Papua New Guinea peaked at 38,290 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1987.
That places Papua New Guinea 41st out of 204 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
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 Papua New Guinea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 0 | — |
| 1988 | 0 | — |
| 1989 | 0 | — |
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 0 | — |
| 2001 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | 38,290 | — |
| 2016 | 33,690 | -12.0% |
| 2023 | 23,196 | -31.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2010s | 35,990 | 33,690 | 38,290 | 2 |
| 2020s | 23,196 | 23,196 | 23,196 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Papua New Guinea
More education data for Papua New Guinea
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 14,791 (2016)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 80,915 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 226,545 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 208,353 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 655,030 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.65 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 10.31 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1593 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Papua New Guinea?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Papua New Guinea was 23,196 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 38,290 in 2014.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1987.
- How does Papua New Guinea rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Papua New Guinea ranks 41st out of 204 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Papua New Guinea 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