Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Cuba
Cuba: Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both was 0.7% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Cuba, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Cuba is 0.7%, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 34.4% on the previous year and down 68.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Cuba peaked at 21.9% in 1971 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 2021.
Cuba ranks 127th of 190 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.
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Cuba, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 21.9% | — |
| 1972 | 11.7% | -46.2% |
| 1973 | 6.7% | -42.6% |
| 1974 | 5.0% | -26.3% |
| 1975 | 3.5% | -30.0% |
| 1976 | 2.0% | -41.7% |
| 1977 | 5.1% | +148.9% |
| 1978 | 3.5% | -30.2% |
| 1979 | 7.6% | +116.9% |
| 1980 | 6.5% | -15.7% |
| 1981 | 6.6% | +2.9% |
| 1982 | 6.7% | +1.1% |
| 1983 | 4.1% | -39.5% |
| 1984 | 2.9% | -27.7% |
| 1985 | 3.6% | +22.4% |
| 1986 | 12.0% | +234.6% |
| 1987 | 7.6% | -37.0% |
| 1988 | 4.7% | -38.0% |
| 1989 | 3.3% | -29.1% |
| 1990 | 4.0% | +19.8% |
| 1991 | 3.5% | -11.4% |
| 1992 | 4.4% | +24.0% |
| 1993 | 4.1% | -5.5% |
| 1994 | 4.7% | +14.3% |
| 1995 | 5.7% | +19.4% |
| 1996 | 3.8% | -32.8% |
| 1999 | 2.0% | -48.6% |
| 2000 | 1.8% | -7.5% |
| 2001 | 1.9% | +6.1% |
| 2002 | 1.7% | -10.0% |
| 2003 | 1.2% | -29.4% |
| 2004 | 0.4% | -67.3% |
| 2005 | 0.4% | +11.4% |
| 2006 | 0.4% | -7.4% |
| 2007 | 0.3% | -20.0% |
| 2008 | 0.3% | -23.3% |
| 2009 | 0.3% | +35.8% |
| 2010 | 1.2% | +237.3% |
| 2011 | 1.1% | -7.1% |
| 2012 | 1.5% | +42.0% |
| 2013 | 2.1% | +39.8% |
| 2014 | 3.2% | +50.2% |
| 2015 | 2.9% | -10.3% |
| 2016 | 2.6% | -8.0% |
| 2017 | 2.4% | -10.3% |
| 2018 | 2.2% | -7.7% |
| 2019 | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 0.5% | -76.9% |
| 2021 | 0.2% | -59.7% |
| 2022 | 0.5% | +149.6% |
| 2023 | 0.7% | +34.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.5% | 2.0% | 21.9% | 9 |
| 1980s | 5.8% | 2.9% | 12.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.0% | 2.0% | 5.7% | 8 |
| 2000s | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.1% | 1.1% | 3.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Cuba
More education data for Cuba
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 78,576 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 4,635 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 171,121 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 162,406 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 662,491 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 698,052 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -3.62 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2020)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0636 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Cuba?
- Repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Cuba was 0.7% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Cuba?
- The highest recorded value was 21.9% in 1971.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Cuba?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 2021.
- How does Cuba rank for repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both?
- Cuba ranks 127th out of 190 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both rising or falling in Cuba?
- Over the last ten years it is down 68.0%. 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 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