Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Panama
Panama: Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes was 4,782 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
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, all grades, 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% |
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 |
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More education data for Panama
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of lower secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,022 tertiary education (2022)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 19,072 (2017)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 2 (2025)
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