Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Guyana
Guyana: Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 0.7% in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Guyana, 1971–2008
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Guyana recorded 0.7% for repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in 2008. That is the lowest value across all 13 years on record.
That represents a change of down 81.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Guyana peaked at 17.4% in 1972 and was at its lowest, 0.7%, in 2008.
Guyana ranks 122nd 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 Guyana, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 17.2% | — |
| 1972 | 17.4% | +1.2% |
| 1973 | 16.8% | -3.9% |
| 1977 | 12.1% | -27.6% |
| 1978 | 10.1% | -17.0% |
| 1979 | 13.1% | +30.2% |
| 1980 | 5.5% | -57.9% |
| 1981 | 5.5% | -0.1% |
| 1982 | 5.8% | +5.9% |
| 1983 | 5.3% | -8.8% |
| 1999 | 3.7% | -29.9% |
| 2000 | 2.5% | -31.9% |
| 2008 | 0.7% | -72.2% |
Guyana compared with similar countries
- Guyana's 0.7% is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.9%, 78% of the median. (69 countries reporting)
- Guyana's 0.7% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3.2%, 22% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 14.5% | 10.1% | 17.4% | 6 |
| 1980s | 5.5% | 5.3% | 5.8% | 4 |
| 1990s | 3.7% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1 |
| 2000s | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Guyana
- 119 Israel 0.8% compare
- 120 Dominican Republic 0.7% compare
- 121 Hong Kong, China 0.7% compare
- 123 Burkina Faso 0.6% compare
- 124 Bulgaria 0.6% compare
- 125 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 0.6% compare
More education data for Guyana
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 6,700 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 536 (2010)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 15,835 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 15,230 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 69,542 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 94,786 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.93 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1141 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Guyana?
- Repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Guyana was 0.7% in 2008, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 17.4% in 1972.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.7% in 2008.
- How does Guyana rank for repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Guyana ranks 122nd out of 199 countries with data for 2008.
- Is repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Guyana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 81.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guyana 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