Repeaters in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Brazil
Brazil: Repeaters in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 527,439 in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Brazil, 1970–2011
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Brazil is 527,439, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of down 3.0% on the previous year and down 15.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Brazil peaked at 625,608 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 61,946, in 1970.
That places Brazil 1st out of 184 countries with data for 2011, 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 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Brazil, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 61,946 | — |
| 1971 | 71,619 | +15.6% |
| 1972 | 103,932 | +45.1% |
| 1973 | 75,816 | -27.1% |
| 1974 | 98,420 | +29.8% |
| 1975 | 122,464 | +24.4% |
| 1976 | 127,643 | +4.2% |
| 1977 | 140,771 | +10.3% |
| 1978 | 187,650 | +33.3% |
| 1979 | 199,571 | +6.4% |
| 1980 | 221,804 | +11.1% |
| 1981 | 211,268 | -4.8% |
| 1982 | 232,624 | +10.1% |
| 1984 | 180,949 | -22.2% |
| 1985 | 296,513 | +63.9% |
| 1987 | 257,955 | -13.0% |
| 1992 | 294,138 | +14.0% |
| 1993 | 305,553 | +3.9% |
| 1994 | 327,191 | +7.1% |
| 2004 | 625,608 | +91.2% |
| 2009 | 603,848 | -3.5% |
| 2010 | 543,693 | -10.0% |
| 2011 | 527,439 | -3.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 118,983 | 61,946 | 199,571 | 10 |
| 1980s | 233,519 | 180,949 | 296,513 | 6 |
| 1990s | 308,961 | 294,138 | 327,191 | 3 |
| 2000s | 614,728 | 603,848 | 625,608 | 2 |
| 2010s | 535,566 | 527,439 | 543,693 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Brazil
- 1 Anguilla 0
- 1 Cook Islands 0 compare
- 1 Montserrat 0
- 2 India 388,238 compare
- 3 Bangladesh 185,125 compare
- 4 Morocco 123,280 compare
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 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Brazil?
- Repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Brazil was 527,439 in 2011, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 625,608 in 2004.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 61,946 in 1970.
- How does Brazil rank for repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Brazil ranks 1st out of 184 countries with data for 2011.
- Is repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.7%. 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 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release