Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Colombia
Colombia: Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 73,141 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Colombia, 1983–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Colombia recorded 73,141 for repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in 2022.
That represents a change of up 31.3% on the previous year and up 91.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Colombia peaked at 101,278 in 1989 and was at its lowest, 13,952, in 1998.
That places Colombia 10th out of 196 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Colombia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 32,786 | — |
| 1984 | 85,370 | +160.4% |
| 1985 | 85,804 | +0.5% |
| 1986 | 94,775 | +10.5% |
| 1987 | 97,060 | +2.4% |
| 1988 | 99,169 | +2.2% |
| 1989 | 101,278 | +2.1% |
| 1993 | 37,588 | -62.9% |
| 1998 | 13,952 | -62.9% |
| 2001 | 29,101 | +108.6% |
| 2002 | 32,446 | +11.5% |
| 2004 | 25,853 | -20.3% |
| 2005 | 27,144 | +5.0% |
| 2006 | 26,785 | -1.3% |
| 2007 | 27,127 | +1.3% |
| 2008 | 29,214 | +7.7% |
| 2009 | 24,773 | -15.2% |
| 2010 | 23,743 | -4.2% |
| 2011 | 45,752 | +92.7% |
| 2012 | 38,242 | -16.4% |
| 2013 | 23,205 | -39.3% |
| 2014 | 24,287 | +4.7% |
| 2015 | 30,106 | +24.0% |
| 2016 | 26,115 | -13.3% |
| 2017 | 26,959 | +3.2% |
| 2018 | 20,289 | -24.7% |
| 2019 | 24,189 | +19.2% |
| 2020 | 63,644 | +163.1% |
| 2021 | 55,715 | -12.5% |
| 2022 | 73,141 | +31.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 85,177 | 32,786 | 101,278 | 7 |
| 1990s | 25,770 | 13,952 | 37,588 | 2 |
| 2000s | 27,805 | 24,773 | 32,446 | 8 |
| 2010s | 28,289 | 20,289 | 45,752 | 10 |
| 2020s | 64,167 | 55,715 | 73,141 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
- 7 South Africa 87,328 compare
- 8 Bangladesh 79,986 compare
- 9 United States of America 78,985 compare
- 11 Angola 65,982 compare
- 12 Morocco 64,977 compare
- 13 Argentina 58,467 compare
More education data for Colombia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 190,940 (2022)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 234,939 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 963,182 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 937,684 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.85 million (2022)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.14 million (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.2 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.08 units per person (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Colombia?
- Repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Colombia was 73,141 in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 101,278 in 1989.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 13,952 in 1998.
- How does Colombia rank for repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Colombia ranks 10th out of 196 countries with data for 2022.
- Is repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 91.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release