Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Cambodia
Cambodia: Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes was 10,645 number in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Cambodia, 1994–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
Cambodia recorded 10,645 number for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in 2019.
The figure is up 2.1% on the previous year and down 39.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Cambodia peaked at 59,479 number in 1995 and was at its lowest, 5,938 number, in 1997.
That places Cambodia 46th out of 166 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 5 of primary education, both sexes in Cambodia, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 24,987 number | — |
| 1995 | 59,479 number | +138.0% |
| 1997 | 5,938 number | -90.0% |
| 1998 | 11,682 number | +96.7% |
| 1999 | 14,032 number | +20.1% |
| 2001 | 12,617 number | -10.1% |
| 2002 | 8,776 number | -30.4% |
| 2003 | 9,878 number | +12.6% |
| 2004 | 13,750 number | +39.2% |
| 2005 | 22,300 number | +62.2% |
| 2006 | 22,837 number | +2.4% |
| 2007 | 19,591 number | -14.2% |
| 2008 | 17,622 number | -10.1% |
| 2010 | 13,662 number | -22.5% |
| 2011 | 10,477 number | -23.3% |
| 2012 | 9,150 number | -12.7% |
| 2013 | 7,801 number | -14.7% |
| 2014 | 7,901 number | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 8,005 number | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 11,856 number | +48.1% |
| 2017 | 10,605 number | -10.6% |
| 2018 | 10,421 number | -1.7% |
| 2019 | 10,645 number | +2.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 23,224 number | 5,938 number | 59,479 number | 5 |
| 2000s | 15,921 number | 8,776 number | 22,837 number | 8 |
| 2010s | 10,052 number | 7,801 number | 13,662 number | 10 |
Countries ranked near Cambodia
- 43 Ghana 11,499 number compare
- 44 Dominican Republic 11,235 number compare
- 45 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 10,900 number compare
- 47 Gabon 10,623 number compare
- 48 Syrian Arab Republic 10,469 number compare
- 49 Thailand 9,649 number compare
More education data for Cambodia
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 124,310 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 199,569 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 201,390 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.17 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.27 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.07 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1285 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Cambodia?
- Repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Cambodia was 10,645 number in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Cambodia?
- The highest recorded value was 59,479 number in 1995.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Cambodia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,938 number in 1997.
- How does Cambodia rank for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes?
- Cambodia ranks 46th out of 166 countries with data for 2019.
- Is repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Cambodia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cambodia 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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Number of pupils in the specified grade who are enrolled in the same grade for a second (or further) year.