Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 0.0% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0.0%
World rank
170th
of 199 countries
All-time high
2.5%
in 1994
All-time low
0.0%
in 2009
Years of data
23
1994–2023
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Republic of Moldova, 1994–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Republic of Moldova recorded 0.0% for repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 23 years on record.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Republic of Moldova peaked at 2.5% in 1994 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2009.
Republic of Moldova ranks 170th of 199 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
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 Republic of Moldova, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 2.5% | — |
| 1999 | 1.7% | -33.9% |
| 2000 | 1.6% | -6.2% |
| 2001 | 1.2% | -20.2% |
| 2002 | 0.6% | -48.0% |
| 2003 | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| 2004 | 0.5% | -16.0% |
| 2005 | 0.5% | -15.8% |
| 2006 | 0.4% | -11.0% |
| 2007 | 0.3% | -24.8% |
| 2008 | 0.3% | +7.0% |
| 2009 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 0.0% | — |
| 2014 | 0.0% | — |
| 2015 | 0.0% | — |
| 2016 | 0.0% | — |
| 2017 | 0.0% | — |
| 2018 | 0.0% | — |
| 2019 | 0.0% | — |
| 2020 | 0.0% | — |
| 2021 | 0.0% | — |
| 2022 | 0.0% | — |
| 2023 | 0.0% | — |
Republic of Moldova compared with similar countries
- Republic of Moldova's 0.0% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.5%. (57 countries reporting)
- Republic of Moldova's 0.0% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.5%. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2 |
| 2000s | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 7 |
| 2020s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4 |
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- 170 Iceland 0.0%
- 170 Japan 0.0%
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- 170 Malaysia 0.0%
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- 170 Naoero 0.0%
- 170 New Zealand 0.0%
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More education data for Republic of Moldova
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 19,388 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 59,198 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 54,914 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 228,038 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 136,696 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.387 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0569 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Republic of Moldova?
- Repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Republic of Moldova was 0.0% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 2.5% in 1994.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2009.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 170th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Republic of Moldova 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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February 2026 Data Release