Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, male (number) (Grade male) in Chile
Chile: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, male (number) (Grade male) was 2,400 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, male in Chile, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, male in Chile stood at 2,400.
That represents a change of down 21.0% on the previous year and down 72.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, male in Chile peaked at 42,153 in 1974 and was at its lowest, 2,256, in 2021.
That places Chile 69th out of 199 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, male (number) (Grade male) in Chile, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 35,662 | — |
| 1971 | 27,954 | -21.6% |
| 1972 | 27,816 | -0.5% |
| 1973 | 37,381 | +34.4% |
| 1974 | 42,153 | +12.8% |
| 1975 | 42,103 | -0.1% |
| 1976 | 38,983 | -7.4% |
| 1977 | 33,782 | -13.3% |
| 1983 | 17,821 | -47.2% |
| 1997 | 7,858 | -55.9% |
| 2011 | 8,908 | +13.4% |
| 2012 | 8,460 | -5.0% |
| 2013 | 8,948 | +5.8% |
| 2014 | 8,770 | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 8,350 | -4.8% |
| 2016 | 7,919 | -5.2% |
| 2017 | 7,255 | -8.4% |
| 2018 | 6,668 | -8.1% |
| 2019 | 5,506 | -17.4% |
| 2020 | 4,409 | -19.9% |
| 2021 | 2,256 | -48.8% |
| 2022 | 3,091 | +37.0% |
| 2023 | 3,037 | -1.7% |
| 2024 | 2,400 | -21.0% |
Chile compared with similar countries
- Chile's 2,400 is above the median for high income countries, which is 84, 28.6× the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Chile's 2,400 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 663, 3.6× the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 35,729 | 27,816 | 42,153 | 8 |
| 1980s | 17,821 | 17,821 | 17,821 | 1 |
| 1990s | 7,858 | 7,858 | 7,858 | 1 |
| 2010s | 7,865 | 5,506 | 8,948 | 9 |
| 2020s | 3,039 | 2,256 | 4,409 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Chile
More education data for Chile
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 97.02 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 97.88 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 96,048 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 21,633 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 280,113 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 264,101 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.63 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.49 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -2.36 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, male in Chile?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, male in Chile was 2,400 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, male recorded in Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 42,153 in 1974.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, male recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,256 in 2021.
- How does Chile rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, male?
- Chile ranks 69th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, male rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is down 72.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chile data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, male (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release