Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Belize
Belize: Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both was 1.4% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Belize, 1991–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Belize is 1.4%, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.5% on the previous year and up 91.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Belize peaked at 12.8% in 1994 and was at its lowest, 0.4%, in 2016.
That places Belize 106th out of 185 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Belize, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 10.0% | — |
| 1994 | 12.8% | +27.6% |
| 1995 | 11.4% | -11.1% |
| 1999 | 12.4% | +9.2% |
| 2000 | 5.6% | -55.0% |
| 2003 | 3.5% | -36.7% |
| 2004 | 3.8% | +9.0% |
| 2005 | 3.7% | -4.6% |
| 2006 | 3.1% | -16.0% |
| 2007 | 3.2% | +2.6% |
| 2008 | 1.3% | -57.8% |
| 2009 | 0.9% | -32.9% |
| 2010 | 0.7% | -18.5% |
| 2011 | 1.0% | +38.4% |
| 2012 | 0.5% | -54.5% |
| 2013 | 0.7% | +61.6% |
| 2014 | 0.8% | +12.2% |
| 2015 | 0.6% | -22.7% |
| 2016 | 0.4% | -36.8% |
| 2017 | 0.4% | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 0.7% | +59.9% |
| 2019 | 0.5% | -30.9% |
| 2020 | 0.5% | +0.7% |
| 2021 | 1.5% | +231.0% |
| 2022 | 1.3% | -13.2% |
| 2023 | 1.4% | +8.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11.6% | 10.0% | 12.8% | 4 |
| 2000s | 3.1% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 8 |
| 2010s | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.5% | 4 |
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More education data for Belize
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 2,319 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 2,390 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 3,316 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 3,346 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 38,323 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 44,757 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.0671 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1073 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Belize?
- Repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Belize was 1.4% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Belize?
- The highest recorded value was 12.8% in 1994.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Belize?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.4% in 2016.
- How does Belize rank for repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both?
- Belize ranks 106th out of 185 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both rising or falling in Belize?
- Over the last ten years it is up 91.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belize data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release