Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Guyana
Guyana: Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes was 70 in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Guyana, 1971–2010
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2010, repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Guyana stood at 70. That is the lowest value across all 29 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 57.1% on the previous year and down 79.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Guyana peaked at 3,387 in 1978 and was at its lowest, 70, in 2010.
That places Guyana 110th out of 151 countries with data for 2010, 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 Guyana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 2,856 | — |
| 1972 | 3,308 | +15.8% |
| 1973 | 3,045 | -8.0% |
| 1974 | 3,083 | +1.2% |
| 1976 | 2,787 | -9.6% |
| 1977 | 2,906 | +4.3% |
| 1978 | 3,387 | +16.6% |
| 1979 | 2,818 | -16.8% |
| 1980 | 3,059 | +8.6% |
| 1981 | 1,097 | -64.1% |
| 1982 | 1,195 | +8.9% |
| 1983 | 1,069 | -10.5% |
| 1984 | 1,257 | +17.6% |
| 1987 | 1,237 | -1.6% |
| 1992 | 1,006 | -18.7% |
| 1993 | 830 | -17.5% |
| 1995 | 901 | +8.6% |
| 1996 | 698 | -22.5% |
| 1997 | 867 | +24.2% |
| 1999 | 473 | -45.4% |
| 2000 | 333 | -29.6% |
| 2001 | 211 | -36.6% |
| 2003 | 122 | -42.2% |
| 2005 | 103 | -15.6% |
| 2006 | 121 | +17.5% |
| 2007 | 156 | +28.9% |
| 2008 | 89 | -42.9% |
| 2009 | 163 | +83.1% |
| 2010 | 70 | -57.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3,024 | 2,787 | 3,387 | 8 |
| 1980s | 1,486 | 1,069 | 3,059 | 6 |
| 1990s | 795.83 | 473 | 1,006 | 6 |
| 2000s | 162.25 | 89 | 333 | 8 |
| 2010s | 70 | 70 | 70 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Guyana
- 107 Fiji 89 compare
- 108 Micronesia, Federated States of 86
- 109 Macau, China 80 compare
- 111 Barbados 49
- 112 Czechia 38
- 113 Saint Lucia 28 compare
More education data for Guyana
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 536 (2010)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 15,835 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 15,230 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 69,542 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 94,786 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.93 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1141 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 6 of primary education, both sexes in Guyana?
- Repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Guyana was 70 in 2010, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 3,387 in 1978.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was 70 in 2010.
- How does Guyana rank for repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes?
- Guyana ranks 110th out of 151 countries with data for 2010.
- Is repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Guyana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 79.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guyana 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