Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes was 1,658 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1,658
Change on year
up 44.2%
World rank
82nd
of 183 countries
All-time high
6,756
in 1999
All-time low
0
in 1973
Years of data
52
1970–2024
Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Costa Rica, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Costa Rica stood at 1,658.
The figure is up 44.2% on the previous year and down 27.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Costa Rica peaked at 6,756 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1973.
Costa Rica ranks 82nd of 183 countries on this measure, 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 Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1,881 | — |
| 1971 | 2,237 | +18.9% |
| 1972 | 1,344 | -39.9% |
| 1973 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1974 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 4,345 | — |
| 1976 | 5,034 | +15.9% |
| 1977 | 6,080 | +20.8% |
| 1978 | 5,753 | -5.4% |
| 1979 | 4,424 | -23.1% |
| 1980 | 4,941 | +11.7% |
| 1981 | 5,134 | +3.9% |
| 1982 | 4,765 | -7.2% |
| 1983 | 4,556 | -4.4% |
| 1984 | 3,065 | -32.7% |
| 1985 | 3,023 | -1.4% |
| 1986 | 2,711 | -10.3% |
| 1987 | 2,987 | +10.2% |
| 1988 | 3,801 | +27.3% |
| 1989 | 3,838 | +1.0% |
| 1990 | 4,747 | +23.7% |
| 1991 | 4,600 | -3.1% |
| 1992 | 4,076 | -11.4% |
| 1993 | 3,104 | -23.8% |
| 1994 | 3,698 | +19.1% |
| 1995 | 4,530 | +22.5% |
| 1996 | 6,699 | +47.9% |
| 1999 | 6,756 | +0.9% |
| 2000 | 5,545 | -17.9% |
| 2001 | 6,250 | +12.7% |
| 2002 | 5,509 | -11.9% |
| 2004 | 4,953 | -10.1% |
| 2005 | 5,083 | +2.6% |
| 2006 | 5,242 | +3.1% |
| 2007 | 4,971 | -5.2% |
| 2008 | 3,750 | -24.6% |
| 2009 | 2,731 | -27.2% |
| 2010 | 3,098 | +13.4% |
| 2011 | 2,956 | -4.6% |
| 2012 | 2,962 | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 2,388 | -19.4% |
| 2014 | 2,275 | -4.7% |
| 2015 | 1,802 | -20.8% |
| 2016 | 1,922 | +6.7% |
| 2017 | 1,531 | -20.3% |
| 2018 | 1,202 | -21.5% |
| 2019 | 261 | -78.3% |
| 2020 | 1,201 | +360.2% |
| 2021 | 83 | -93.1% |
| 2022 | 747 | +800.0% |
| 2023 | 1,150 | +53.9% |
| 2024 | 1,658 | +44.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3,110 | 0 | 6,080 | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,882 | 2,711 | 5,134 | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,776 | 3,104 | 6,756 | 8 |
| 2000s | 4,893 | 2,731 | 6,250 | 9 |
| 2010s | 2,040 | 261 | 3,098 | 10 |
| 2020s | 967.8 | 83 | 1,658 | 5 |
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 5 of primary education, both sexes in Costa Rica?
- Repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Costa Rica was 1,658 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 6,756 in 1999.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1973.
- How does Costa Rica rank for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes?
- Costa Rica ranks 82nd out of 183 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.1%. 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 5 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release