Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in New Zealand
New Zealand: Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes was 12,020 in 1992. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in New Zealand, 1970–1992
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
New Zealand recorded 12,020 for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in 1992.
The figure is up 12.6% on the previous year and up 1.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in New Zealand peaked at 13,480 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1970.
New Zealand ranks 92nd 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 New Zealand, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 0 | — |
| 1980 | 13,480 | — |
| 1981 | 12,906 | -4.3% |
| 1982 | 11,854 | -8.2% |
| 1983 | 11,791 | -0.5% |
| 1984 | 10,732 | -9.0% |
| 1985 | 10,331 | -3.7% |
| 1986 | 10,868 | +5.2% |
| 1987 | 10,608 | -2.4% |
| 1988 | 10,473 | -1.3% |
| 1989 | 9,961 | -4.9% |
| 1990 | 9,777 | -1.8% |
| 1991 | 10,672 | +9.2% |
| 1992 | 12,020 | +12.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 11,300 | 9,961 | 13,480 | 10 |
| 1990s | 10,823 | 9,777 | 12,020 | 3 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
More education data for New Zealand
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 36,426 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 12,020 (1992)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 56,552 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 53,804 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 562,417 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 383,018 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.15 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0724 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in New Zealand?
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in New Zealand was 12,020 in 1992, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 13,480 in 1980.
- What is the lowest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1970.
- How does New Zealand rank for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes?
- New Zealand ranks 92nd out of 205 countries with data for 1992.
- Is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand 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