Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both was 36.6% in 1984. ▲ Rising
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Guinea-Bissau, 1975–1984
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Guinea-Bissau recorded 36.6% for repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in 1984. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is up 80.5% on the previous year and up 319.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 36.6% in 1984 and was at its lowest, 8.7%, in 1975.
Guinea-Bissau ranks 1st of 190 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Guinea-Bissau, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 8.7% | — |
| 1977 | 14.1% | +61.3% |
| 1978 | 23.7% | +68.0% |
| 1980 | 24.4% | +2.9% |
| 1981 | 24.6% | +1.0% |
| 1982 | 23.6% | -4.1% |
| 1983 | 20.3% | -14.1% |
| 1984 | 36.6% | +80.5% |
Guinea-Bissau compared with similar countries
- Guinea-Bissau's 36.6% is above the median for low income countries, which is 10.9%, 3.3× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Guinea-Bissau's 36.6% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 10.9%, 3.3× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 15.5% | 8.7% | 23.7% | 3 |
| 1980s | 25.9% | 20.3% | 36.6% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Guinea-Bissau
More education data for Guinea-Bissau
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1,480 (2006)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 39,234 (2010)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 4,360 (2010)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 4,590 (2010)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 55,176 (2006)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 278,890 (2010)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 6.65 % change on previous year (2006)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2010)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1781 units per person (2010)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Guinea-Bissau?
- Repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Guinea-Bissau was 36.6% in 1984, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 36.6% in 1984.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.7% in 1975.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 1st out of 190 countries with data for 1984.
- Is repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is up 319.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Guinea-Bissau 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