Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Fiji
Fiji: Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes was 644 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Fiji, 1972–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Fiji is 644, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.6% on the previous year and up 214.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Fiji peaked at 6,511 in 1972 and was at its lowest, 205, in 2013.
Fiji ranks 137th 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 in Fiji, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 6,511 | — |
| 1973 | 6,453 | -0.9% |
| 1974 | 5,931 | -8.1% |
| 1976 | 5,761 | -2.9% |
| 1977 | 5,761 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 5,761 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 3,623 | -37.1% |
| 1980 | 4,550 | +25.6% |
| 1981 | 3,927 | -13.7% |
| 1983 | 3,827 | -2.5% |
| 1984 | 3,323 | -13.2% |
| 1985 | 3,199 | -3.7% |
| 1986 | 3,190 | -0.3% |
| 2004 | 2,444 | -23.4% |
| 2006 | 2,453 | +0.4% |
| 2008 | 1,735 | -29.3% |
| 2009 | 1,091 | -37.1% |
| 2011 | 619 | -43.3% |
| 2012 | 550 | -11.1% |
| 2013 | 205 | -62.7% |
| 2015 | 407 | +98.5% |
| 2016 | 407 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 1,125 | +176.4% |
| 2020 | 732 | -34.9% |
| 2022 | 700 | -4.4% |
| 2023 | 675 | -3.6% |
| 2024 | 644 | -4.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5,686 | 3,623 | 6,511 | 7 |
| 1980s | 3,669 | 3,190 | 4,550 | 6 |
| 2000s | 1,931 | 1,091 | 2,453 | 4 |
| 2010s | 552.17 | 205 | 1,125 | 6 |
| 2020s | 687.75 | 644 | 732 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Fiji
More education data for Fiji
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 6,295 (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 66.5% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 26.8% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 110.38 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 110.4% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Fiji?
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Fiji was 644 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Fiji?
- The highest recorded value was 6,511 in 1972.
- What is the lowest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Fiji?
- The lowest recorded value was 205 in 2013.
- How does Fiji rank for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes?
- Fiji ranks 137th out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes rising or falling in Fiji?
- Over the last ten years it is up 214.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Fiji 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release