Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Ecuador
Ecuador: Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes was 825 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
825
Change on year
up 34.8%
World rank
97th
of 180 countries
All-time high
15,898
in 1979
All-time low
612
in 2023
Years of data
46
1971–2024
Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Ecuador, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Ecuador is 825, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 34.8% on the previous year and down 73.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Ecuador peaked at 15,898 in 1979 and was at its lowest, 612, in 2023.
Ecuador ranks 97th of 180 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 Ecuador, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 8,714 | — |
| 1972 | 11,493 | +31.9% |
| 1973 | 9,737 | -15.3% |
| 1974 | 12,721 | +30.6% |
| 1975 | 8,971 | -29.5% |
| 1976 | 10,247 | +14.2% |
| 1977 | 10,245 | -0.0% |
| 1978 | 13,129 | +28.2% |
| 1979 | 15,898 | +21.1% |
| 1980 | 13,077 | -17.7% |
| 1981 | 10,385 | -20.6% |
| 1982 | 10,791 | +3.9% |
| 1983 | 10,580 | -2.0% |
| 1984 | 10,646 | +0.6% |
| 1985 | 10,712 | +0.6% |
| 1987 | 8,673 | -19.0% |
| 1988 | 8,009 | -7.7% |
| 1994 | 6,241 | -22.1% |
| 1995 | 5,782 | -7.4% |
| 1996 | 4,899 | -15.3% |
| 1997 | 4,065 | -17.0% |
| 1999 | 3,372 | -17.0% |
| 2000 | 2,667 | -20.9% |
| 2001 | 2,690 | +0.9% |
| 2002 | 2,599 | -3.4% |
| 2003 | 2,674 | +2.9% |
| 2004 | 2,677 | +0.1% |
| 2005 | 2,153 | -19.6% |
| 2006 | 2,028 | -5.8% |
| 2007 | 1,976 | -2.6% |
| 2009 | 4,432 | +124.3% |
| 2010 | 3,666 | -17.3% |
| 2011 | 4,477 | +22.1% |
| 2012 | 3,749 | -16.3% |
| 2013 | 5,969 | +59.2% |
| 2014 | 3,094 | -48.2% |
| 2015 | 2,069 | -33.1% |
| 2016 | 1,852 | -10.5% |
| 2017 | 1,828 | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 1,140 | -37.6% |
| 2019 | 752 | -34.0% |
| 2020 | 622 | -17.3% |
| 2021 | 762 | +22.5% |
| 2022 | 929 | +21.9% |
| 2023 | 612 | -34.1% |
| 2024 | 825 | +34.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11,239 | 8,714 | 15,898 | 9 |
| 1980s | 10,359 | 8,009 | 13,077 | 8 |
| 1990s | 4,872 | 3,372 | 6,241 | 5 |
| 2000s | 2,655 | 1,976 | 4,432 | 9 |
| 2010s | 2,860 | 752 | 5,969 | 10 |
| 2020s | 750 | 612 | 929 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ecuador
More education data for Ecuador
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.72 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -2.72 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0951 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 1.72 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -2.72 % 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 0.0951 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 855,290 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Ecuador?
- Repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Ecuador was 825 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Ecuador?
- The highest recorded value was 15,898 in 1979.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Ecuador?
- The lowest recorded value was 612 in 2023.
- How does Ecuador rank for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes?
- Ecuador ranks 97th out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Ecuador?
- Over the last ten years it is down 73.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ecuador 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