Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Philippines
Philippines: Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes was 38,840 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Philippines, 1981–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Philippines is 38,840, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 42.2% on the previous year and up 31.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Philippines peaked at 48,830 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 16,525, in 1985.
That places Philippines 30th out of 200 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 29 years of available data.
Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Philippines, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 36,466 | — |
| 1983 | 30,296 | -16.9% |
| 1984 | 29,708 | -1.9% |
| 1985 | 16,525 | -44.4% |
| 1986 | 27,766 | +68.0% |
| 1987 | 28,723 | +3.4% |
| 1988 | 28,190 | -1.9% |
| 1989 | 29,387 | +4.2% |
| 1990 | 32,241 | +9.7% |
| 1998 | 29,446 | -8.7% |
| 1999 | 32,267 | +9.6% |
| 2001 | 35,165 | +9.0% |
| 2002 | 38,526 | +9.6% |
| 2003 | 36,049 | -6.4% |
| 2004 | 37,891 | +5.1% |
| 2005 | 39,029 | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 48,830 | +25.1% |
| 2007 | 39,557 | -19.0% |
| 2008 | 36,317 | -8.2% |
| 2009 | 41,536 | +14.4% |
| 2014 | 29,578 | -28.8% |
| 2017 | 36,010 | +21.7% |
| 2018 | 33,171 | -7.9% |
| 2019 | 30,970 | -6.6% |
| 2020 | 36,477 | +17.8% |
| 2021 | 38,779 | +6.3% |
| 2022 | 19,811 | -48.9% |
| 2023 | 27,317 | +37.9% |
| 2024 | 38,840 | +42.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 28,383 | 16,525 | 36,466 | 8 |
| 1990s | 31,318 | 29,446 | 32,267 | 3 |
| 2000s | 39,211 | 35,165 | 48,830 | 9 |
| 2010s | 32,432 | 29,578 | 36,010 | 4 |
| 2020s | 32,245 | 19,811 | 38,840 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
More education data for Philippines
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 13.06 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.8345 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1128 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 13.06 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 0.8345 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.1128 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 6.30 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Philippines?
- Repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Philippines was 38,840 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 48,830 in 2006.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 16,525 in 1985.
- How does Philippines rank for repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes?
- Philippines ranks 30th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 31.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Philippines 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release