Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Fiji
Fiji: Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 1.2% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Fiji, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Fiji is 1.2%, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 25.0% on the previous year and up 352.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Fiji peaked at 6.1% in 1975 and was at its lowest, 0.3%, in 2015.
Fiji ranks 104th 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 Fiji, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 6.1% | — |
| 1972 | 5.7% | -6.6% |
| 1973 | 4.6% | -19.3% |
| 1975 | 6.1% | +32.8% |
| 1976 | 5.2% | -14.8% |
| 1977 | 5.3% | +1.2% |
| 1978 | 5.0% | -5.3% |
| 1979 | 6.0% | +20.8% |
| 1980 | 5.5% | -9.1% |
| 1983 | 4.7% | -13.9% |
| 1984 | 4.4% | -6.2% |
| 1985 | 4.8% | +8.2% |
| 2003 | 4.6% | -3.9% |
| 2007 | 4.0% | -12.3% |
| 2008 | 2.6% | -35.1% |
| 2011 | 1.6% | -37.2% |
| 2012 | 0.3% | -83.3% |
| 2015 | 0.3% | -6.7% |
| 2019 | 1.1% | +318.2% |
| 2021 | 1.2% | +13.9% |
| 2022 | 1.0% | -18.6% |
| 2023 | 1.2% | +25.0% |
Fiji compared with similar countries
- Fiji's 1.2% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.5%, 2.7× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Fiji's 1.2% is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.4%, 3.1× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Fiji changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +318.2% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.5% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 8 |
| 1980s | 4.8% | 4.4% | 5.5% | 4 |
| 2000s | 3.7% | 2.6% | 4.6% | 3 |
| 2010s | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 4 |
| 2020s | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Fiji
More education data for Fiji
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 5,041 (2012)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 644 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 9,362 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 8,542 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 113,613 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 113,938 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.34 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1227 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Fiji?
- Repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Fiji was 1.2% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Fiji?
- The highest recorded value was 6.1% in 1975.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Fiji?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.3% in 2015.
- How does Fiji rank for repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Fiji ranks 104th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Fiji?
- Over the last ten years it is up 352.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Fiji 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