Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 126 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Timor-Leste, 2008–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Timor-Leste recorded 126 for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 16 years on record.
That represents a change of down 94.3% on the previous year and down 99.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Timor-Leste peaked at 21,482 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 126, in 2023.
Timor-Leste ranks 135th of 201 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 in Timor-Leste, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 10,349 | — |
| 2009 | 17,027 | +64.5% |
| 2010 | 18,239 | +7.1% |
| 2011 | 21,482 | +17.8% |
| 2012 | 19,730 | -8.2% |
| 2013 | 18,534 | -6.1% |
| 2014 | 17,543 | -5.3% |
| 2015 | 13,559 | -22.7% |
| 2016 | 13,517 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 12,112 | -10.4% |
| 2018 | 8,969 | -25.9% |
| 2019 | 8,291 | -7.6% |
| 2020 | 7,186 | -13.3% |
| 2021 | 5,299 | -26.3% |
| 2022 | 2,216 | -58.2% |
| 2023 | 126 | -94.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13,688 | 10,349 | 17,027 | 2 |
| 2010s | 15,198 | 8,291 | 21,482 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,707 | 126 | 7,186 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Timor-Leste
More education data for Timor-Leste
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per capita 0.0829 units per person (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 162,113 (2020)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 0.2815 % change on previous year (2020)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1645 units per person (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 7,144 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 227,656 (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 1.93 % change on previous year (2020)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.28 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Timor-Leste?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Timor-Leste was 126 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Timor-Leste?
- The highest recorded value was 21,482 in 2011.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Timor-Leste?
- The lowest recorded value was 126 in 2023.
- How does Timor-Leste rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Timor-Leste ranks 135th out of 201 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Timor-Leste?
- Over the last ten years it is down 99.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Timor-Leste 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