Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Colombia
Colombia: Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both was 9.0% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
9.0%
Change on year
up 16.5%
World rank
42nd
of 190 countries
All-time high
37.0%
in 1983
All-time low
2.4%
in 2009
Years of data
22
1983–2021
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Colombia, 1983–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2021, repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Colombia stood at 9.0%.
That represents a change of up 16.5% on the previous year and up 106.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Colombia peaked at 37.0% in 1983 and was at its lowest, 2.4%, in 2009.
Colombia ranks 42nd of 190 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Colombia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 37.0% | — |
| 1992 | 7.8% | -79.0% |
| 1998 | 5.5% | -29.6% |
| 2001 | 7.2% | +31.8% |
| 2004 | 3.5% | -50.9% |
| 2005 | 3.3% | -6.8% |
| 2006 | 3.2% | -4.1% |
| 2007 | 3.4% | +6.2% |
| 2008 | 2.6% | -23.9% |
| 2009 | 2.4% | -4.5% |
| 2010 | 4.5% | +84.3% |
| 2011 | 4.4% | -3.0% |
| 2012 | 3.0% | -32.2% |
| 2013 | 3.4% | +15.6% |
| 2014 | 4.2% | +22.8% |
| 2015 | 3.8% | -9.8% |
| 2016 | 4.1% | +8.5% |
| 2017 | 3.0% | -28.3% |
| 2018 | 3.4% | +16.6% |
| 2019 | 8.8% | +154.9% |
| 2020 | 7.7% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | 9.0% | +16.5% |
Colombia compared with similar countries
- Colombia's 9.0% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.8%, 11.2× the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Colombia's 9.0% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3.7%, 2.5× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 37.0% | 37.0% | 37.0% | 1 |
| 1990s | 6.6% | 5.5% | 7.8% | 2 |
| 2000s | 3.7% | 2.4% | 7.2% | 7 |
| 2010s | 4.3% | 3.0% | 8.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.4% | 7.7% | 9.0% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
- 39 Guadeloupe 9.5% compare
- 40 Ethiopia 9.3% compare
- 41 British Virgin Islands 9.2% compare
- 43 Senegal 9.0% compare
- 44 Costa Rica 8.8% compare
- 45 Côte d'Ivoire 8.6% compare
More education data for Colombia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 190,940 (2022)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 234,939 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 963,182 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 937,684 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.85 million (2022)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.14 million (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.2 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.08 units per person (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Colombia?
- Repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Colombia was 9.0% in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 37.0% in 1983.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.4% in 2009.
- How does Colombia rank for repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both?
- Colombia ranks 42nd out of 190 countries with data for 2021.
- Is repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 106.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release