Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes was 433 number in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary 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 4 of primary education, both sexes in Costa Rica is 433 number, measured in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 78.2% on the previous year and down 92.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Costa Rica peaked at 10,219 number in 1996 and was at its lowest, 0 number, in 1973.
That places Costa Rica 117th out of 187 countries with data for 2019, putting it 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 4 of primary education, both sexes in Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 4,082 number | — |
| 1971 | 4,681 number | +14.7% |
| 1972 | 2,415 number | -48.4% |
| 1973 | 0 number | -100.0% |
| 1974 | 0 number | — |
| 1975 | 0 number | — |
| 1976 | 0 number | — |
| 1977 | 0 number | — |
| 1978 | 0 number | — |
| 1979 | 0 number | — |
| 1980 | 0 number | — |
| 1981 | 231 number | — |
| 1982 | 366 number | +58.4% |
| 1983 | 4,577 number | +1150.5% |
| 1984 | 5,054 number | +10.4% |
| 1985 | 5,021 number | -0.7% |
| 1986 | 4,522 number | -9.9% |
| 1987 | 4,863 number | +7.5% |
| 1988 | 5,550 number | +14.1% |
| 1989 | 6,002 number | +8.1% |
| 1990 | 6,758 number | +12.6% |
| 1991 | 6,716 number | -0.6% |
| 1992 | 5,952 number | -11.4% |
| 1993 | 4,551 number | -23.5% |
| 1994 | 5,369 number | +18.0% |
| 1995 | 6,833 number | +27.3% |
| 1996 | 10,219 number | +49.6% |
| 1999 | 9,056 number | -11.4% |
| 2000 | 7,941 number | -12.3% |
| 2001 | 8,449 number | +6.4% |
| 2002 | 7,448 number | -11.8% |
| 2004 | 7,105 number | -4.6% |
| 2005 | 7,513 number | +5.7% |
| 2006 | 7,807 number | +3.9% |
| 2007 | 8,210 number | +5.2% |
| 2008 | 7,366 number | -10.3% |
| 2009 | 5,439 number | -26.2% |
| 2010 | 5,846 number | +7.5% |
| 2011 | 5,441 number | -6.9% |
| 2012 | 5,085 number | -6.5% |
| 2013 | 4,498 number | -11.5% |
| 2014 | 3,550 number | -21.1% |
| 2015 | 3,021 number | -14.9% |
| 2016 | 2,927 number | -3.1% |
| 2017 | 2,342 number | -20.0% |
| 2018 | 1,986 number | -15.2% |
| 2019 | 433 number | -78.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,118 number | 0 number | 4,681 number | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,619 number | 0 number | 6,002 number | 10 |
| 1990s | 6,932 number | 4,551 number | 10,219 number | 8 |
| 2000s | 7,475 number | 5,439 number | 8,449 number | 9 |
| 2010s | 3,513 number | 433 number | 5,846 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 4 of primary education, both sexes in Costa Rica?
- Repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Costa Rica was 433 number in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 10,219 number in 1996.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 number in 1973.
- How does Costa Rica rank for repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes?
- Costa Rica ranks 117th out of 187 countries with data for 2019.
- Is repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 92.0%. 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 4 of primary 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.