Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Nicaragua

Nicaragua: Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both was 9.8% in 2007. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2007)
9.8%
Change on year
up 15.2%
World rank
40th
of 185 countries
All-time high
26.1%
in 1978
All-time low
3.0%
in 1987
Years of data
16
1978–2007

Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Nicaragua, 1978–2007

5101520251978199220071978: 26.1 %1986: 6 %1987: 3 %1988: 7.3 %1990: 8.9 %1991: 10.7 %1992: 10.3 %1993: 9.5 %1994: 10.6 %1999: 6.8 %2000: 7.7 %2001: 8.2 %2004: 7.5 %2005: 6.9 %2006: 8.5 %2007: 9.8 %

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 Nicaragua is 9.8%, measured in 2007.

The figure is up 15.2% on the previous year and up 44.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Nicaragua peaked at 26.1% in 1978 and was at its lowest, 3.0%, in 1987.

Nicaragua ranks 40th of 185 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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 Nicaragua, year by year

Annual values for Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (%) in Nicaragua, 1978 to 2007.
Year % Change
1978 26.1%
1986 6.0% -77.2%
1987 3.0% -49.9%
1988 7.3% +143.2%
1990 8.9% +22.7%
1991 10.7% +20.7%
1992 10.3% -4.1%
1993 9.5% -8.2%
1994 10.6% +11.6%
1999 6.8% -35.7%
2000 7.7% +13.4%
2001 8.2% +6.7%
2004 7.5% -8.4%
2005 6.9% -7.8%
2006 8.5% +22.7%
2007 9.8% +15.2%

Nicaragua compared with similar countries

  • Nicaragua's 9.8% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.1%, 1.9× the median. (43 countries reporting)
  • Nicaragua's 9.8% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 4.7%, 2.1× the median. (36 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Nicaragua changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
1988 +143.2% 3.0% 7.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 26.1% 26.1% 26.1% 1
1980s 5.4% 3.0% 7.3% 3
1990s 9.5% 6.8% 10.7% 6
2000s 8.1% 6.9% 9.8% 6

Countries ranked near Nicaragua

  1. 37 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 10.3% compare
  2. 38 Guadeloupe 10.0% compare
  3. 39 Dominica 9.8% compare
  4. 41 Senegal 8.9% compare
  5. 42 Comoros 8.6% compare
  6. 43 South Africa 8.5% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Nicaragua?
Repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Nicaragua was 9.8% in 2007, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Nicaragua?
The highest recorded value was 26.1% in 1978.
What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Nicaragua?
The lowest recorded value was 3.0% in 1987.
How does Nicaragua rank for repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both?
Nicaragua ranks 40th out of 185 countries with data for 2007.
Is repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both rising or falling in Nicaragua?
Over the last ten years it is up 44.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nicaragua 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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Indicator
Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
185 places, 4,021 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release