Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Gabon

Gabon: Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes was 20,270 in 2003. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2003)
20,270
Change on year
down 0.7%
World rank
41st
of 200 countries
All-time high
20,419
in 2002
All-time low
3,723
in 1972
Years of data
23
1972–2003

Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Gabon, 1972–2003

5.0k10.0k15.0k20.0k1972198720031972: 3.7k1973: 4.4k1975: 5.2k1976: 5.7k1977: 5.6k1978: 6.4k1979: 7.1k1980: 7.3k1981: 7.9k1982: 8.0k1983: 7.6k1984: 8.2k1985: 9.3k1987: 10.6k1988: 10.5k1989: 12.0k1992: 11.9k1995: 18.6k1996: 17.1k1997: 17.4k2001: 20.4k2002: 20.4k2003: 20.3k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Gabon is 20,270, measured in 2003.

The figure is down 0.7% on the previous year and up 70.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Gabon peaked at 20,419 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 3,723, in 1972.

That places Gabon 41st out of 200 countries with data for 2003, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Gabon, year by year

Annual values for Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes (number) in Gabon, 1972 to 2003.
Year Value Change
1972 3,723
1973 4,353 +16.9%
1975 5,189 +19.2%
1976 5,694 +9.7%
1977 5,609 -1.5%
1978 6,382 +13.8%
1979 7,128 +11.7%
1980 7,303 +2.5%
1981 7,922 +8.5%
1982 7,963 +0.5%
1983 7,607 -4.5%
1984 8,168 +7.4%
1985 9,346 +14.4%
1987 10,639 +13.8%
1988 10,470 -1.6%
1989 11,978 +14.4%
1992 11,894 -0.7%
1995 18,569 +56.1%
1996 17,135 -7.7%
1997 17,392 +1.5%
2001 20,403 +17.3%
2002 20,419 +0.1%
2003 20,270 -0.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 5,440 3,723 7,128 7
1980s 9,044 7,303 11,978 9
1990s 16,248 11,894 18,569 4
2000s 20,364 20,270 20,419 3

Countries ranked near Gabon

  1. 38 Nicaragua 22,672 compare
  2. 39 Argentina 22,304 compare
  3. 40 Peru 21,493 compare
  4. 42 Cambodia 20,070 compare
  5. 43 Sudan 19,434
  6. 44 Tunisia 18,380 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Gabon?
Repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Gabon was 20,270 in 2003, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Gabon?
The highest recorded value was 20,419 in 2002.
What is the lowest repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Gabon?
The lowest recorded value was 3,723 in 1972.
How does Gabon rank for repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes?
Gabon ranks 41st out of 200 countries with data for 2003.
Is repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Gabon?
Over the last ten years it is up 70.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Gabon data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
203 places, 5,709 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release