Repeaters in lower secondary general education … lower both sexes in Panama
Panama: Repeaters in lower secondary general education … lower both sexes was 4,782 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4,782
Change on year
down 6.1%
World rank
101st
of 201 countries
All-time high
21,173
in 1985
All-time low
3,842
in 1973
Years of data
32
1972–2024
Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Panama, 1972–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Panama stood at 4,782.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.1% on the previous year and down 61.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Panama peaked at 21,173 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 3,842, in 1973.
Panama ranks 101st 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 … lower both sexes in Panama, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 3,935 | — |
| 1973 | 3,842 | -2.4% |
| 1974 | 3,976 | +3.5% |
| 1975 | 4,386 | +10.3% |
| 1976 | 6,016 | +37.2% |
| 1977 | 6,934 | +15.3% |
| 1978 | 7,827 | +12.9% |
| 1979 | 10,651 | +36.1% |
| 1982 | 18,071 | +69.7% |
| 1983 | 18,234 | +0.9% |
| 1984 | 17,160 | -5.9% |
| 1985 | 21,173 | +23.4% |
| 1986 | 19,957 | -5.7% |
| 1987 | 20,418 | +2.3% |
| 1988 | 15,957 | -21.8% |
| 2004 | 5,791 | -63.7% |
| 2005 | 6,386 | +10.3% |
| 2006 | 9,913 | +55.2% |
| 2007 | 8,155 | -17.7% |
| 2008 | 10,593 | +29.9% |
| 2009 | 10,117 | -4.5% |
| 2010 | 12,671 | +25.2% |
| 2011 | 13,907 | +9.8% |
| 2012 | 12,251 | -11.9% |
| 2016 | 7,032 | -42.6% |
| 2017 | 7,815 | +11.1% |
| 2019 | 8,272 | +5.8% |
| 2020 | 8,419 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 5,035 | -40.2% |
| 2022 | 9,772 | +94.1% |
| 2023 | 5,095 | -47.9% |
| 2024 | 4,782 | -6.1% |
Panama compared with similar countries
- Panama's 4,782 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,090, 4.4× the median. (69 countries reporting)
- Panama's 4,782 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3,509, 1.4× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5,946 | 3,842 | 10,651 | 8 |
| 1980s | 18,710 | 15,957 | 21,173 | 7 |
| 2000s | 8,492 | 5,791 | 10,593 | 6 |
| 2010s | 10,325 | 7,032 | 13,907 | 6 |
| 2020s | 6,621 | 4,782 | 9,772 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Panama
More education data for Panama
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 23,777 (2017)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 10,042 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 47,857 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 46,052 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 311,983 (2017)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 451,308 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.02 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0999 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Panama?
- Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Panama was 4,782 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 21,173 in 1985.
- What is the lowest repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,842 in 1973.
- How does Panama rank for repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes?
- Panama ranks 101st out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes rising or falling in Panama?
- Over the last ten years it is down 61.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Panama 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