Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Panama
Panama: Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 2.9% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Panama, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Panama recorded 2.9% for repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in 2023.
That represents a change of up 18.8% on the previous year and down 29.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Panama peaked at 27.3% in 1970 and was at its lowest, 0.6%, in 2020.
Panama ranks 83rd 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 Panama, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 27.3% | — |
| 1971 | 19.7% | -28.0% |
| 1972 | 19.2% | -2.3% |
| 1973 | 21.6% | +12.3% |
| 1974 | 20.6% | -4.8% |
| 1975 | 17.1% | -16.6% |
| 1976 | 18.1% | +5.6% |
| 1977 | 18.9% | +4.4% |
| 1978 | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1979 | 20.2% | +11.4% |
| 1980 | 18.9% | -6.7% |
| 1981 | 19.6% | +3.8% |
| 1982 | 19.2% | -1.8% |
| 1983 | 20.3% | +5.6% |
| 1984 | 21.5% | +5.6% |
| 1985 | 19.2% | -10.7% |
| 1986 | 19.1% | -0.4% |
| 1987 | 18.7% | -2.3% |
| 1988 | 17.6% | -5.9% |
| 1999 | 10.7% | -39.0% |
| 2000 | 10.0% | -6.8% |
| 2001 | 9.3% | -6.6% |
| 2004 | 9.2% | -1.3% |
| 2005 | 9.5% | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 9.0% | -5.5% |
| 2007 | 8.2% | -8.2% |
| 2008 | 8.0% | -2.8% |
| 2009 | 8.9% | +11.2% |
| 2010 | 9.1% | +2.8% |
| 2011 | 8.5% | -6.9% |
| 2012 | 6.8% | -19.9% |
| 2013 | 4.1% | -40.4% |
| 2016 | 4.7% | +16.6% |
| 2019 | 3.9% | -16.6% |
| 2020 | 0.6% | -84.5% |
| 2021 | 1.6% | +157.6% |
| 2022 | 2.4% | +53.8% |
| 2023 | 2.9% | +18.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 20.1% | 17.1% | 27.3% | 10 |
| 1980s | 19.3% | 17.6% | 21.5% | 9 |
| 1990s | 10.7% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 1 |
| 2000s | 9.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% | 8 |
| 2010s | 6.2% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 6 |
| 2020s | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Panama
More education data for Panama
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 23,777 (2017)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 10,042 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 47,857 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 46,052 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 311,983 (2017)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 451,308 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.02 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0999 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Panama?
- Repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Panama was 2.9% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 27.3% in 1970.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.6% in 2020.
- How does Panama rank for repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Panama ranks 83rd out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Panama?
- Over the last ten years it is down 29.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Panama 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