Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Brazil
Brazil: Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 581,580 number in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Brazil, 1970–2011
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
In 2011, repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Brazil stood at 581,580 number.
The figure is down 3.1% on the previous year and down 29.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Brazil peaked at 825,981 number in 2004 and was at its lowest, 101,775 number, in 1970.
Brazil ranks 1st of 185 countries on this measure, 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 Brazil, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 101,775 number | — |
| 1971 | 118,590 number | +16.5% |
| 1972 | 121,730 number | +2.6% |
| 1973 | 119,289 number | -2.0% |
| 1974 | 154,865 number | +29.8% |
| 1975 | 172,568 number | +11.4% |
| 1976 | 184,200 number | +6.7% |
| 1977 | 198,827 number | +7.9% |
| 1978 | 265,709 number | +33.6% |
| 1979 | 273,199 number | +2.8% |
| 1980 | 303,112 number | +10.9% |
| 1981 | 303,686 number | +0.2% |
| 1982 | 337,616 number | +11.2% |
| 1984 | 276,080 number | -18.2% |
| 1985 | 385,884 number | +39.8% |
| 1987 | 412,677 number | +6.9% |
| 1992 | 475,900 number | +15.3% |
| 1993 | 498,804 number | +4.8% |
| 1994 | 530,547 number | +6.4% |
| 2004 | 825,981 number | +55.7% |
| 2009 | 674,675 number | -18.3% |
| 2010 | 600,398 number | -11.0% |
| 2011 | 581,580 number | -3.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 171,075 number | 101,775 number | 273,199 number | 10 |
| 1980s | 336,509 number | 276,080 number | 412,677 number | 6 |
| 1990s | 501,750 number | 475,900 number | 530,547 number | 3 |
| 2000s | 750,328 number | 674,675 number | 825,981 number | 2 |
| 2010s | 590,989 number | 581,580 number | 600,398 number | 2 |
Countries ranked near Brazil
More education data for Brazil
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1.44 million (2011)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 2.71 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 2.59 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 21.50 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 15.11 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.1454 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0713 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Brazil?
- Repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Brazil was 581,580 number in 2011, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 825,981 number in 2004.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 101,775 number in 1970.
- How does Brazil rank for repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Brazil ranks 1st out of 185 countries with data for 2011.
- Is repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is down 29.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil 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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Number of pupils in the specified grade who are enrolled in the same grade for a second (or further) year.