Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Uruguay
Uruguay: Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes was 238 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Uruguay, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Uruguay stood at 238. That is the lowest value across all 48 years on record.
The figure is down 10.5% on the previous year and down 66.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Uruguay peaked at 3,203 in 1978 and was at its lowest, 238, in 2023.
That places Uruguay 96th out of 151 countries with data for 2023, 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 Uruguay, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 2,557 | — |
| 1971 | 2,485 | -2.8% |
| 1972 | 2,513 | +1.1% |
| 1973 | 2,772 | +10.3% |
| 1974 | 3,077 | +11.0% |
| 1976 | 3,157 | +2.6% |
| 1977 | 2,806 | -11.1% |
| 1978 | 3,203 | +14.1% |
| 1979 | 2,633 | -17.8% |
| 1980 | 2,434 | -7.6% |
| 1985 | 2,116 | -13.1% |
| 1986 | 1,897 | -10.3% |
| 1987 | 1,776 | -6.4% |
| 1988 | 1,491 | -16.0% |
| 1989 | 1,630 | +9.3% |
| 1990 | 1,732 | +6.3% |
| 1991 | 1,880 | +8.5% |
| 1992 | 1,725 | -8.2% |
| 1993 | 1,519 | -11.9% |
| 1994 | 1,684 | +10.9% |
| 1995 | 1,509 | -10.4% |
| 1996 | 1,558 | +3.2% |
| 1997 | 1,331 | -14.6% |
| 1998 | 1,318 | -1.0% |
| 1999 | 1,327 | +0.7% |
| 2000 | 1,313 | -1.1% |
| 2001 | 1,256 | -4.3% |
| 2002 | 1,184 | -5.7% |
| 2003 | 1,195 | +0.9% |
| 2004 | 1,079 | -9.7% |
| 2005 | 1,072 | -0.6% |
| 2006 | 1,062 | -0.9% |
| 2007 | 1,056 | -0.6% |
| 2008 | 1,059 | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 891 | -15.9% |
| 2010 | 913 | +2.5% |
| 2011 | 856 | -6.2% |
| 2012 | 755 | -11.8% |
| 2013 | 710 | -6.0% |
| 2014 | 654 | -7.9% |
| 2015 | 529 | -19.1% |
| 2016 | 501 | -5.3% |
| 2017 | 414 | -17.4% |
| 2018 | 352 | -15.0% |
| 2020 | 286 | -18.8% |
| 2021 | 366 | +28.0% |
| 2022 | 266 | -27.3% |
| 2023 | 238 | -10.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2,800 | 2,485 | 3,203 | 9 |
| 1980s | 1,891 | 1,491 | 2,434 | 6 |
| 1990s | 1,558 | 1,318 | 1,880 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,117 | 891 | 1,313 | 10 |
| 2010s | 631.56 | 352 | 913 | 9 |
| 2020s | 289 | 238 | 366 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Uruguay
More education data for Uruguay
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 54,922 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 337,808 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 287,527 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.35 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0849 units per person (2023)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 287,527 (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -1.35 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Uruguay?
- Repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Uruguay was 238 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 3,203 in 1978.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 238 in 2023.
- How does Uruguay rank for repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes?
- Uruguay ranks 96th out of 151 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is down 66.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uruguay 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