Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Ecuador
Ecuador: Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes was 953 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
953
Change on year
up 21.6%
World rank
82nd
of 151 countries
All-time high
13,200
in 1979
All-time low
784
in 2023
Years of data
46
1971–2024
Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Ecuador, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Ecuador stood at 953.
The figure is up 21.6% on the previous year and down 72.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Ecuador peaked at 13,200 in 1979 and was at its lowest, 784, in 2023.
That places Ecuador 82nd out of 151 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 6 of primary education, both sexes in Ecuador, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 5,892 | — |
| 1972 | 9,582 | +62.6% |
| 1973 | 7,844 | -18.1% |
| 1974 | 10,654 | +35.8% |
| 1975 | 6,817 | -36.0% |
| 1976 | 7,446 | +9.2% |
| 1977 | 7,282 | -2.2% |
| 1978 | 10,836 | +48.8% |
| 1979 | 13,200 | +21.8% |
| 1980 | 7,976 | -39.6% |
| 1981 | 6,832 | -14.3% |
| 1982 | 6,494 | -4.9% |
| 1983 | 6,113 | -5.9% |
| 1984 | 5,891 | -3.6% |
| 1985 | 5,676 | -3.6% |
| 1987 | 8,584 | +51.2% |
| 1988 | 4,533 | -47.2% |
| 1994 | 3,211 | -29.2% |
| 1995 | 3,108 | -3.2% |
| 1996 | 2,393 | -23.0% |
| 1997 | 2,054 | -14.2% |
| 1999 | 1,600 | -22.1% |
| 2000 | 1,456 | -9.0% |
| 2001 | 1,387 | -4.7% |
| 2002 | 1,189 | -14.3% |
| 2003 | 1,384 | +16.4% |
| 2004 | 1,386 | +0.1% |
| 2005 | 1,109 | -20.0% |
| 2006 | 1,124 | +1.4% |
| 2007 | 1,017 | -9.5% |
| 2009 | 2,952 | +190.3% |
| 2010 | 2,389 | -19.1% |
| 2011 | 3,604 | +50.9% |
| 2012 | 3,300 | -8.4% |
| 2013 | 6,484 | +96.5% |
| 2014 | 3,482 | -46.3% |
| 2015 | 2,119 | -39.1% |
| 2016 | 2,025 | -4.4% |
| 2017 | 1,889 | -6.7% |
| 2018 | 1,384 | -26.7% |
| 2019 | 1,187 | -14.2% |
| 2020 | 842 | -29.1% |
| 2021 | 1,022 | +21.4% |
| 2022 | 1,234 | +20.7% |
| 2023 | 784 | -36.5% |
| 2024 | 953 | +21.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8,839 | 5,892 | 13,200 | 9 |
| 1980s | 6,512 | 4,533 | 8,584 | 8 |
| 1990s | 2,473 | 1,600 | 3,211 | 5 |
| 2000s | 1,445 | 1,017 | 2,952 | 9 |
| 2010s | 2,786 | 1,187 | 6,484 | 10 |
| 2020s | 967 | 784 | 1,234 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ecuador
- 79 Paraguay 1,113 compare
- 80 United Arab Emirates 1,024 compare
- 81 Greece 968 compare
- 83 Cape Verde 943 compare
- 84 Sao Tome and Principe 851 compare
- 85 Panama 808 compare
More education data for Ecuador
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 291,075 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.79 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Ecuador?
- Repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Ecuador was 953 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Ecuador?
- The highest recorded value was 13,200 in 1979.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Ecuador?
- The lowest recorded value was 784 in 2023.
- How does Ecuador rank for repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes?
- Ecuador ranks 82nd out of 151 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Ecuador?
- Over the last ten years it is down 72.6%. 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 6 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release