Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Viet Nam
Viet Nam: Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both was 0.5% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Viet Nam, 1978–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2023, repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Viet Nam stood at 0.5%.
The figure is down 15.1% on the previous year and down 73.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Viet Nam peaked at 5.2% in 1978 and was at its lowest, 0.5%, in 2021.
Viet Nam ranks 134th 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 Viet Nam, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 5.2% | — |
| 1999 | 3.2% | -38.4% |
| 2000 | 3.2% | -1.5% |
| 2001 | 2.5% | -19.8% |
| 2010 | 3.1% | +24.0% |
| 2011 | 2.3% | -27.4% |
| 2012 | 1.8% | -22.9% |
| 2013 | 1.9% | +5.8% |
| 2015 | 1.2% | -36.0% |
| 2021 | 0.5% | -59.9% |
| 2022 | 0.6% | +22.8% |
| 2023 | 0.5% | -15.1% |
Viet Nam compared with similar countries
- Viet Nam's 0.5% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.8%, 62% of the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Viet Nam's 0.5% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.7%, 74% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 1 |
| 1990s | 3.2% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1 |
| 2000s | 2.8% | 2.5% | 3.2% | 2 |
| 2010s | 2.0% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 5 |
| 2020s | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Viet Nam
- 131 Mexico 0.6% compare
- 132 San Marino 0.6% compare
- 133 Turks and Caicos Islands 0.6% compare
- 135 Saint Kitts and Nevis 0.5% compare
- 136 Fiji 0.5% compare
- 137 Thailand 0.5% compare
More education data for Viet Nam
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 456,146 (2022)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 64,555 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 2.15 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.99 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 9.61 million (2022)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 8.88 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -3.44 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0879 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Viet Nam?
- Repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Viet Nam was 0.5% 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 Viet Nam?
- The highest recorded value was 5.2% in 1978.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Viet Nam?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.5% in 2021.
- How does Viet Nam rank for repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both?
- Viet Nam ranks 134th out of 190 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both rising or falling in Viet Nam?
- Over the last ten years it is down 73.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Viet Nam 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