Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes (number) (Grade) in Peru
Peru: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes (number) (Grade) was 767 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Peru, 1970–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Peru is 767, measured in 2019. That is the lowest value across all 35 years on record.
The figure is down 22.4% on the previous year and down 96.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Peru peaked at 264,881 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 767, in 2019.
Peru ranks 104th of 204 countries on this measure, 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 Peru, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 168,918 | — |
| 1973 | 184,225 | +9.1% |
| 1974 | 168,000 | -8.8% |
| 1975 | 107,800 | -35.8% |
| 1976 | 82,975 | -23.0% |
| 1977 | 79,737 | -3.9% |
| 1978 | 148,821 | +86.6% |
| 1979 | 183,129 | +23.1% |
| 1980 | 226,462 | +23.7% |
| 1981 | 232,405 | +2.6% |
| 1985 | 204,263 | -12.1% |
| 1993 | 213,952 | +4.7% |
| 1995 | 264,881 | +23.8% |
| 1998 | 47,982 | -81.9% |
| 1999 | 41,540 | -13.4% |
| 2000 | 45,234 | +8.9% |
| 2001 | 45,386 | +0.3% |
| 2002 | 39,149 | -13.7% |
| 2003 | 40,477 | +3.4% |
| 2004 | 38,887 | -3.9% |
| 2005 | 39,370 | +1.2% |
| 2006 | 34,431 | -12.5% |
| 2007 | 24,883 | -27.7% |
| 2008 | 22,180 | -10.9% |
| 2009 | 24,399 | +10.0% |
| 2010 | 20,159 | -17.4% |
| 2011 | 15,871 | -21.3% |
| 2012 | 10,218 | -35.6% |
| 2013 | 10,126 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 9,657 | -4.6% |
| 2015 | 6,116 | -36.7% |
| 2016 | 5,976 | -2.3% |
| 2017 | 1,549 | -74.1% |
| 2018 | 989 | -36.2% |
| 2019 | 767 | -22.4% |
Peru compared with similar countries
- Peru's 767 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 418, 1.8× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Peru's 767 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1,178, 65% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 140,451 | 79,737 | 184,225 | 8 |
| 1980s | 221,043 | 204,263 | 232,405 | 3 |
| 1990s | 142,089 | 41,540 | 264,881 | 4 |
| 2000s | 35,440 | 22,180 | 45,386 | 10 |
| 2010s | 8,143 | 767 | 20,159 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Peru
More education data for Peru
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 97.79 (2003)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.82 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 224,754 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 84,765 (2019)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 770,032 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 745,341 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.11 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.71 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.84 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Peru?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Peru was 767 in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 264,881 in 1995.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 767 in 2019.
- How does Peru rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Peru ranks 104th out of 204 countries with data for 2019.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is down 96.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Peru 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