Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Benin
Benin: Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both was 18.7% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Benin, 1971–2021
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 Benin is 18.7%, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 34.1% on the previous year and up 19.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Benin peaked at 32.4% in 1985 and was at its lowest, 6.6%, in 1978.
Benin ranks 12th of 185 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 Benin, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 12.9% | — |
| 1972 | 9.0% | -30.3% |
| 1973 | 8.0% | -11.4% |
| 1974 | 7.4% | -7.3% |
| 1975 | 8.7% | +17.1% |
| 1976 | 10.3% | +18.4% |
| 1977 | 6.6% | -35.8% |
| 1978 | 6.6% | -0.4% |
| 1979 | 7.4% | +13.3% |
| 1980 | 8.1% | +8.8% |
| 1983 | 27.8% | +244.2% |
| 1985 | 32.4% | +16.4% |
| 1986 | 29.6% | -8.7% |
| 2000 | 20.2% | -31.7% |
| 2001 | 18.0% | -10.7% |
| 2005 | 14.9% | -17.1% |
| 2013 | 15.6% | +4.5% |
| 2014 | 16.5% | +5.5% |
| 2015 | 16.4% | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 13.9% | -15.2% |
| 2021 | 18.7% | +34.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8.5% | 6.6% | 12.9% | 9 |
| 1980s | 24.5% | 8.1% | 32.4% | 4 |
| 2000s | 17.7% | 14.9% | 20.2% | 3 |
| 2010s | 16.2% | 15.6% | 16.5% | 3 |
| 2020s | 16.3% | 13.9% | 18.7% | 2 |
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More education data for Benin
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 57,296 (2022)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 209,295 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 85,495 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 84,746 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 929,099 (2022)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.40 million (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 5.18 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1743 units per person (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Benin?
- Repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Benin was 18.7% in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 32.4% in 1985.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.6% in 1978.
- How does Benin rank for repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both?
- Benin ranks 12th out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin 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