Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Guyana
Guyana: Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes was 6,411 in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Guyana, 1971–2010
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Guyana recorded 6,411 for repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in 2010.
That represents a change of down 5.7% on the previous year and up 49.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Guyana peaked at 15,238 in 1974 and was at its lowest, 2,177, in 1982.
Guyana ranks 94th of 201 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 lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Guyana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 7,358 | — |
| 1972 | 11,243 | +52.8% |
| 1973 | 12,042 | +7.1% |
| 1974 | 15,238 | +26.5% |
| 1976 | 13,335 | -12.5% |
| 1978 | 9,224 | -30.8% |
| 1979 | 6,599 | -28.5% |
| 1980 | 7,531 | +14.1% |
| 1981 | 2,377 | -68.4% |
| 1982 | 2,177 | -8.4% |
| 1983 | 2,563 | +17.7% |
| 1984 | 2,291 | -10.6% |
| 1987 | 7,928 | +246.0% |
| 1991 | 4,503 | -43.2% |
| 1992 | 6,525 | +44.9% |
| 1993 | 6,107 | -6.4% |
| 1996 | 5,824 | -4.6% |
| 1997 | 5,787 | -0.6% |
| 1999 | 3,585 | -38.1% |
| 2000 | 4,295 | +19.8% |
| 2001 | 3,446 | -19.8% |
| 2008 | 6,585 | +91.1% |
| 2009 | 6,802 | +3.3% |
| 2010 | 6,411 | -5.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10,720 | 6,599 | 15,238 | 7 |
| 1980s | 4,144 | 2,177 | 7,928 | 6 |
| 1990s | 5,388 | 3,585 | 6,525 | 6 |
| 2000s | 5,282 | 3,446 | 6,802 | 4 |
| 2010s | 6,411 | 6,411 | 6,411 | 1 |
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- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,021 tertiary education (2022)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0497 % change on previous year (2015)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 6,330 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 2 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 4 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 64.1% (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Guyana?
- Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Guyana was 6,411 in 2010, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 15,238 in 1974.
- What is the lowest repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,177 in 1982.
- How does Guyana rank for repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes?
- Guyana ranks 94th out of 201 countries with data for 2010.
- Is repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes rising or falling in Guyana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 49.3%. 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 lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release