Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Kiribati
Kiribati: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 76 number in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Kiribati, 1977–2016
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
In 2016, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Kiribati stood at 76 number.
That represents a change of down 32.1% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Kiribati peaked at 113 number in 1978 and was at its lowest, 8 number, in 1994.
That places Kiribati 143rd out of 189 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the bottom 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 Kiribati, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 88 number | — |
| 1978 | 113 number | +28.4% |
| 1979 | 112 number | -0.9% |
| 1980 | 56 number | -50.0% |
| 1981 | 112 number | +100.0% |
| 1982 | 52 number | -53.6% |
| 1983 | 71 number | +36.5% |
| 1984 | 93 number | +31.0% |
| 1985 | 98 number | +5.4% |
| 1986 | 54 number | -44.9% |
| 1987 | 35 number | -35.2% |
| 1988 | 56 number | +60.0% |
| 1989 | 55 number | -1.8% |
| 1990 | 16 number | -70.9% |
| 1991 | 26 number | +62.5% |
| 1992 | 14 number | -46.2% |
| 1993 | 38 number | +171.4% |
| 1994 | 8 number | -78.9% |
| 1995 | 31 number | +287.5% |
| 1996 | 18 number | -41.9% |
| 1997 | 9 number | -50.0% |
| 2014 | 70 number | +677.8% |
| 2015 | 112 number | +60.0% |
| 2016 | 76 number | -32.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 104.33 number | 88 number | 113 number | 3 |
| 1980s | 68.2 number | 35 number | 112 number | 10 |
| 1990s | 20 number | 8 number | 38 number | 8 |
| 2010s | 86 number | 70 number | 112 number | 3 |
Countries ranked near Kiribati
- 141 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 83 number compare
- 142 Bulgaria 77 number compare
- 144 Cyprus 66 number compare
- 145 Sao Tome and Principe 62 number compare
- 146 Mongolia 61 number 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 76 number in 2016, 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 113 number in 1978.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Kiribati?
- The lowest recorded value was 8 number in 1994.
- How does Kiribati rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Kiribati ranks 143rd out of 189 countries with data for 2016.
- 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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Number of pupils in the specified grade who are enrolled in the same grade for a second (or further) year.