Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Chile
Chile: Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 1.7% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Chile, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Chile is 1.7%, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 16.3% on the previous year and down 70.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Chile peaked at 18.7% in 1974 and was at its lowest, 1.6%, in 2020.
Chile ranks 96th of 199 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 primary education, both sexes in Chile, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 12.7% | — |
| 1971 | 11.7% | -8.3% |
| 1972 | 17.0% | +45.1% |
| 1973 | 18.7% | +10.4% |
| 1974 | 18.7% | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 18.5% | -1.0% |
| 1976 | 18.3% | -1.3% |
| 1982 | 10.7% | -41.5% |
| 1996 | 4.4% | -59.3% |
| 2010 | 6.0% | +38.2% |
| 2011 | 5.8% | -3.2% |
| 2012 | 6.0% | +3.3% |
| 2013 | 5.8% | -4.4% |
| 2014 | 5.3% | -8.3% |
| 2015 | 4.8% | -9.7% |
| 2016 | 4.4% | -8.0% |
| 2017 | 4.0% | -8.9% |
| 2018 | 3.4% | -15.2% |
| 2019 | 2.8% | -17.7% |
| 2020 | 1.6% | -44.0% |
| 2021 | 2.1% | +32.9% |
| 2022 | 2.0% | -3.3% |
| 2023 | 1.7% | -16.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 16.5% | 11.7% | 18.7% | 7 |
| 1980s | 10.7% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 1 |
| 1990s | 4.4% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 1 |
| 2010s | 4.8% | 2.8% | 6.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.1% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Chile
More education data for Chile
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 96,048 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 21,633 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 280,113 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 264,101 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.63 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.49 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -2.36 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0754 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Chile?
- Repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Chile was 1.7% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 18.7% in 1974.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.6% in 2020.
- How does Chile rank for repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Chile ranks 96th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is down 70.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chile data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release