Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Chile
Chile: Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes was 3,157 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Chile, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Chile stood at 3,157.
The figure is up 1.8% on the previous year and down 71.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Chile peaked at 38,500 in 1977 and was at its lowest, 2,083, in 2021.
That places Chile 68th out of 180 countries with data for 2024, 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 5 of primary education, both sexes in Chile, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 18,917 | — |
| 1971 | 16,951 | -10.4% |
| 1972 | 18,069 | +6.6% |
| 1973 | 23,415 | +29.6% |
| 1974 | 26,357 | +12.6% |
| 1975 | 30,366 | +15.2% |
| 1976 | 32,893 | +8.3% |
| 1977 | 38,500 | +17.0% |
| 1983 | 21,304 | -44.7% |
| 1997 | 14,178 | -33.4% |
| 2011 | 13,948 | -1.6% |
| 2012 | 13,739 | -1.5% |
| 2013 | 12,864 | -6.4% |
| 2014 | 10,938 | -15.0% |
| 2015 | 9,169 | -16.2% |
| 2016 | 8,237 | -10.2% |
| 2017 | 7,406 | -10.1% |
| 2018 | 7,006 | -5.4% |
| 2019 | 6,417 | -8.4% |
| 2020 | 5,006 | -22.0% |
| 2021 | 2,083 | -58.4% |
| 2022 | 3,196 | +53.4% |
| 2023 | 3,102 | -2.9% |
| 2024 | 3,157 | +1.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 25,684 | 16,951 | 38,500 | 8 |
| 1980s | 21,304 | 21,304 | 21,304 | 1 |
| 1990s | 14,178 | 14,178 | 14,178 | 1 |
| 2010s | 9,969 | 6,417 | 13,948 | 9 |
| 2020s | 3,309 | 2,083 | 5,006 | 5 |
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More education data for Chile
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.49 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -2.36 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0754 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 1.49 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -2.36 % 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 0.0754 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 719,494 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Chile?
- Repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Chile was 3,157 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 38,500 in 1977.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,083 in 2021.
- How does Chile rank for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes?
- Chile ranks 68th out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is down 71.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chile data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release