Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 1,092 number in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Costa Rica, 1970–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Costa Rica is 1,092 number, measured in 2019.
That represents a change of down 75.1% on the previous year and down 87.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Costa Rica peaked at 11,464 number in 2012 and was at its lowest, 866 number, in 1972.
Costa Rica ranks 107th of 185 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 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1,697 number | — |
| 1971 | 1,627 number | -4.1% |
| 1972 | 866 number | -46.8% |
| 1980 | 5,644 number | +551.7% |
| 1981 | 4,309 number | -23.7% |
| 1982 | 4,565 number | +5.9% |
| 1983 | 4,691 number | +2.8% |
| 1984 | 2,689 number | -42.7% |
| 1985 | 2,611 number | -2.9% |
| 1986 | 2,482 number | -4.9% |
| 1987 | 2,050 number | -17.4% |
| 1988 | 2,152 number | +5.0% |
| 1989 | 2,783 number | +29.3% |
| 1990 | 2,645 number | -5.0% |
| 1991 | 2,996 number | +13.3% |
| 1992 | 2,659 number | -11.2% |
| 1993 | 3,546 number | +33.4% |
| 1994 | 3,042 number | -14.2% |
| 1995 | 3,743 number | +23.0% |
| 1996 | 3,730 number | -0.3% |
| 1999 | 4,372 number | +17.2% |
| 2000 | 3,742 number | -14.4% |
| 2001 | 5,429 number | +45.1% |
| 2002 | 5,373 number | -1.0% |
| 2004 | 5,539 number | +3.1% |
| 2005 | 6,622 number | +19.6% |
| 2006 | 7,150 number | +8.0% |
| 2007 | 7,793 number | +9.0% |
| 2008 | 7,471 number | -4.1% |
| 2009 | 8,782 number | +17.5% |
| 2010 | 9,888 number | +12.6% |
| 2011 | 10,695 number | +8.2% |
| 2012 | 11,464 number | +7.2% |
| 2013 | 7,605 number | -33.7% |
| 2014 | 7,674 number | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 8,272 number | +7.8% |
| 2016 | 7,311 number | -11.6% |
| 2017 | 5,447 number | -25.5% |
| 2018 | 4,384 number | -19.5% |
| 2019 | 1,092 number | -75.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,397 number | 866 number | 1,697 number | 3 |
| 1980s | 3,398 number | 2,050 number | 5,644 number | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,342 number | 2,645 number | 4,372 number | 8 |
| 2000s | 6,433 number | 3,742 number | 8,782 number | 9 |
| 2010s | 7,383 number | 1,092 number | 11,464 number | 10 |
Countries ranked near Costa Rica
More education data for Costa Rica
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 37,015 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 14,772 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 62,694 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 61,047 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 464,490 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 460,126 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -3.03 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0897 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Costa Rica?
- Repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Costa Rica was 1,092 number in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 11,464 number in 2012.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 866 number in 1972.
- How does Costa Rica rank for repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Costa Rica ranks 107th out of 185 countries with data for 2019.
- Is repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 87.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Costa Rica 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.