Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Honduras
Honduras: Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both was 7.2% in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
7.2%
Change on year
down 37.6%
World rank
52nd
of 190 countries
All-time high
11.6%
in 2020
All-time low
4.7%
in 2012
Years of data
9
2005–2023
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Honduras, 2005–2023
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 Honduras is 7.2%, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 37.6% on the previous year and up 34.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Honduras peaked at 11.6% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 4.7%, in 2012.
Honduras ranks 52nd of 190 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Honduras, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5.4% | — |
| 2006 | 6.2% | +16.3% |
| 2012 | 4.7% | -24.3% |
| 2013 | 5.4% | +14.1% |
| 2015 | 5.9% | +9.3% |
| 2016 | 6.4% | +8.1% |
| 2019 | 9.6% | +50.7% |
| 2020 | 11.6% | +21.0% |
| 2023 | 7.2% | -37.6% |
Honduras compared with similar countries
- Honduras's 7.2% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.3%, 1.4× the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Honduras's 7.2% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3.7%, 2.0× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.8% | 5.4% | 6.2% | 2 |
| 2010s | 6.4% | 4.7% | 9.6% | 5 |
| 2020s | 9.4% | 7.2% | 11.6% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Honduras
- 49 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 7.7% compare
- 50 Haiti 7.6%
- 51 Madagascar 7.4% compare
- 53 Dominican Republic 6.8% compare
- 54 Nepal 6.3% compare
- 55 El Salvador 6.2% compare
More education data for Honduras
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 31,374 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 39,572 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 107,321 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 106,198 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 552,199 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.03 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -3.88 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0949 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Honduras?
- Repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Honduras was 7.2% 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 Honduras?
- The highest recorded value was 11.6% in 2020.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Honduras?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.7% in 2012.
- How does Honduras rank for repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both?
- Honduras ranks 52nd out of 190 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both rising or falling in Honduras?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Honduras 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