Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) in Guyana
Guyana: Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) was 536 in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Guyana, 1971–2010
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Guyana is 536, measured in 2010. That is the lowest value across all 29 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 38.5% on the previous year and down 78.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Guyana peaked at 14,013 in 1972 and was at its lowest, 536, in 2010.
Guyana ranks 143rd 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 Guyana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 12,040 | — |
| 1972 | 14,013 | +16.4% |
| 1973 | 12,867 | -8.2% |
| 1974 | 13,369 | +3.9% |
| 1976 | 10,880 | -18.6% |
| 1977 | 10,225 | -6.0% |
| 1978 | 10,724 | +4.9% |
| 1979 | 8,924 | -16.8% |
| 1980 | 10,643 | +19.3% |
| 1981 | 4,424 | -58.4% |
| 1982 | 4,711 | +6.5% |
| 1983 | 4,156 | -11.8% |
| 1984 | 4,277 | +2.9% |
| 1987 | 6,852 | +60.2% |
| 1992 | 5,933 | -13.4% |
| 1993 | 4,483 | -24.4% |
| 1995 | 4,076 | -9.1% |
| 1996 | 4,114 | +0.9% |
| 1997 | 4,141 | +0.7% |
| 1999 | 3,296 | -20.4% |
| 2000 | 2,542 | -22.9% |
| 2001 | 1,770 | -30.4% |
| 2003 | 1,608 | -9.2% |
| 2005 | 1,077 | -33.0% |
| 2006 | 1,378 | +27.9% |
| 2007 | 1,569 | +13.9% |
| 2008 | 788 | -49.8% |
| 2009 | 871 | +10.5% |
| 2010 | 536 | -38.5% |
Guyana compared with similar countries
- Guyana's 536 is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,074, 50% of the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Guyana's 536 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 8,036, 7% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11,630 | 8,924 | 14,013 | 8 |
| 1980s | 5,844 | 4,156 | 10,643 | 6 |
| 1990s | 4,340 | 3,296 | 5,933 | 6 |
| 2000s | 1,450 | 788 | 2,542 | 8 |
| 2010s | 536 | 536 | 536 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Guyana
- 140 Micronesia (country) 607
- 141 Armenia 581 compare
- 142 Tajikistan 580 compare
- 144 Serbia 530
- 145 Aruba 493 compare
- 146 Belarus 398 compare
More education data for Guyana
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 6,700 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 536 (2010)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 15,835 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 15,230 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 69,542 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 94,786 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.93 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1141 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Guyana?
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Guyana was 536 in 2010, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 14,013 in 1972.
- What is the lowest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was 536 in 2010.
- How does Guyana rank for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes?
- Guyana ranks 143rd out of 205 countries with data for 2010.
- Is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes rising or falling in Guyana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 78.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guyana 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