Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Cuba
Cuba: Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes was 4,635 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4,635
Change on year
up 28.0%
World rank
108th
of 205 countries
All-time high
464,176
in 1972
All-time low
3,076
in 2021
Years of data
53
1971–2024
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Cuba, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Cuba is 4,635, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 28.0% on the previous year and down 8.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Cuba peaked at 464,176 in 1972 and was at its lowest, 3,076, in 2021.
That places Cuba 108th out of 205 countries with data for 2024, 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 primary education, all grades, both sexes in Cuba, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 330,673 | — |
| 1972 | 464,176 | +40.4% |
| 1973 | 384,989 | -17.1% |
| 1974 | 283,502 | -26.4% |
| 1975 | 202,256 | -28.7% |
| 1976 | 145,897 | -27.9% |
| 1977 | 48,214 | -67.0% |
| 1978 | 35,584 | -26.2% |
| 1979 | 34,903 | -1.9% |
| 1980 | 70,209 | +101.2% |
| 1981 | 83,747 | +19.3% |
| 1982 | 95,207 | +13.7% |
| 1983 | 75,512 | -20.7% |
| 1984 | 62,767 | -16.9% |
| 1985 | 48,031 | -23.5% |
| 1986 | 34,573 | -28.0% |
| 1987 | 42,666 | +23.4% |
| 1988 | 73,074 | +71.3% |
| 1989 | 46,447 | -36.4% |
| 1990 | 31,931 | -31.3% |
| 1991 | 23,386 | -26.8% |
| 1992 | 24,465 | +4.6% |
| 1993 | 28,753 | +17.5% |
| 1994 | 29,066 | +1.1% |
| 1995 | 27,883 | -4.1% |
| 1996 | 33,136 | +18.8% |
| 1998 | 19,638 | -40.7% |
| 1999 | 17,114 | -12.9% |
| 2000 | 14,710 | -14.0% |
| 2001 | 13,756 | -6.5% |
| 2002 | 11,748 | -14.6% |
| 2003 | 7,695 | -34.5% |
| 2004 | 5,990 | -22.2% |
| 2005 | 4,630 | -22.7% |
| 2006 | 4,337 | -6.3% |
| 2007 | 4,515 | +4.1% |
| 2008 | 4,678 | +3.6% |
| 2009 | 3,731 | -20.2% |
| 2010 | 3,662 | -1.8% |
| 2011 | 4,987 | +36.2% |
| 2012 | 4,843 | -2.9% |
| 2013 | 4,585 | -5.3% |
| 2014 | 5,038 | +9.9% |
| 2015 | 4,653 | -7.6% |
| 2016 | 3,859 | -17.1% |
| 2017 | 3,307 | -14.3% |
| 2018 | 3,279 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 4,160 | +26.9% |
| 2020 | 3,087 | -25.8% |
| 2021 | 3,076 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 3,594 | +16.8% |
| 2023 | 3,620 | +0.7% |
| 2024 | 4,635 | +28.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 214,466 | 34,903 | 464,176 | 9 |
| 1980s | 63,223 | 34,573 | 95,207 | 10 |
| 1990s | 26,152 | 17,114 | 33,136 | 9 |
| 2000s | 7,579 | 3,731 | 14,710 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,237 | 3,279 | 5,038 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,602 | 3,076 | 4,635 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cuba
- 105 Switzerland 5,583 compare
- 106 Slovakia 5,484 compare
- 107 Ecuador 5,078 compare
- 109 Jamaica 4,597 compare
- 110 Sao Tome and Principe 4,544 compare
- 111 Cape Verde 4,132 compare
More education data for Cuba
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 82,575 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 67.9% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 15.0% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 98.11 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 98.1% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Cuba?
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Cuba was 4,635 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Cuba?
- The highest recorded value was 464,176 in 1972.
- What is the lowest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Cuba?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,076 in 2021.
- How does Cuba rank for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes?
- Cuba ranks 108th out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes rising or falling in Cuba?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cuba 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