Repetition rate in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Repetition rate in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both was 13.8% in 2011. ▲ Rising
Repetition rate in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Central African Republic, 1971–2011
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Central African Republic is 13.8%, measured in 2011.
The figure is down 15.3% on the previous year and down 15.3% over five years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Central African Republic peaked at 28.7% in 1989 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1971.
That places Central African Republic 23rd out of 177 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 13 years of available data.
Repetition rate in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0.0% | — |
| 1972 | 16.6% | — |
| 1973 | 8.9% | -46.2% |
| 1981 | 23.2% | +159.5% |
| 1982 | 24.3% | +4.8% |
| 1985 | 15.4% | -36.6% |
| 1986 | 15.5% | +1.0% |
| 1987 | 20.6% | +32.8% |
| 1988 | 18.3% | -11.2% |
| 1989 | 28.7% | +56.8% |
| 1990 | 25.4% | -11.4% |
| 2008 | 16.3% | -35.8% |
| 2011 | 13.8% | -15.3% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 13.8% is above the median for low income countries, which is 11.0%, 1.3× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 13.8% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 10.6%, 1.3× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8.5% | 0.0% | 16.6% | 3 |
| 1980s | 20.9% | 15.4% | 28.7% | 7 |
| 1990s | 25.4% | 25.4% | 25.4% | 1 |
| 2000s | 16.3% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 1 |
| 2010s | 13.8% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 1 |
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More education data for Central African Republic
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 4,357 (2017)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 184,252 (2016)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 6,152 (2017)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 6,337 (2017)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 137,844 (2017)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 813,767 (2016)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.15 % change on previous year (2012)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2016)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1726 units per person (2016)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Central African Republic?
- Repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Central African Republic was 13.8% in 2011, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 28.7% in 1989.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1971.
- How does Central African Republic rank for repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both?
- Central African Republic ranks 23rd out of 177 countries with data for 2011.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repetition rate in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release