Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) in Chile
Chile: Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) was 21,633 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
21,633
Change on year
down 11.2%
World rank
73rd
of 205 countries
All-time high
254,364
in 1975
All-time low
16,172
in 2021
Years of data
24
1970–2024
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Chile, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Chile recorded 21,633 for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in 2024.
That represents a change of down 11.2% on the previous year and down 63.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Chile peaked at 254,364 in 1975 and was at its lowest, 16,172, in 2021.
Chile ranks 73rd of 205 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 primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) in Chile, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 203,666 | — |
| 1971 | 167,060 | -18.0% |
| 1972 | 173,676 | +4.0% |
| 1973 | 240,472 | +38.5% |
| 1974 | 251,001 | +4.4% |
| 1975 | 254,364 | +1.3% |
| 1976 | 245,973 | -3.3% |
| 1977 | 251,300 | +2.2% |
| 1983 | 132,319 | -47.3% |
| 1997 | 72,841 | -45.0% |
| 2011 | 74,690 | +2.5% |
| 2012 | 70,488 | -5.6% |
| 2013 | 64,795 | -8.1% |
| 2014 | 59,282 | -8.5% |
| 2015 | 53,124 | -10.4% |
| 2016 | 49,742 | -6.4% |
| 2017 | 45,460 | -8.6% |
| 2018 | 42,793 | -5.9% |
| 2019 | 38,929 | -9.0% |
| 2020 | 31,199 | -19.9% |
| 2021 | 16,172 | -48.2% |
| 2022 | 25,001 | +54.6% |
| 2023 | 24,374 | -2.5% |
| 2024 | 21,633 | -11.2% |
Chile compared with similar countries
- Chile's 21,633 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,074, 20.1× the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Chile's 21,633 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 8,036, 2.7× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 223,439 | 167,060 | 254,364 | 8 |
| 1980s | 132,319 | 132,319 | 132,319 | 1 |
| 1990s | 72,841 | 72,841 | 72,841 | 1 |
| 2010s | 55,478 | 38,929 | 74,690 | 9 |
| 2020s | 23,676 | 16,172 | 31,199 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Chile
- 70 Eritrea 23,881 compare
- 71 Netherlands 23,856 compare
- 72 El Salvador 21,853 compare
- 74 Russia 21,277 compare
- 75 Belgium 17,384 compare
- 76 Equatorial Guinea 17,300 compare
More education data for Chile
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 96,048 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 21,633 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 280,113 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 264,101 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.63 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.49 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -2.36 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0754 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Chile?
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Chile was 21,633 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 254,364 in 1975.
- What is the lowest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 16,172 in 2021.
- How does Chile rank for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes?
- Chile ranks 73rd out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is down 63.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chile data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release