Repetition rate in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Cuba
Cuba: Repetition rate in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both was 0.2% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0.2%
Change on year
down 1.8%
World rank
142nd
of 177 countries
All-time high
14.8%
in 1971
All-time low
0.1%
in 2021
Years of data
50
1971–2023
Repetition rate in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Cuba, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2023, repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Cuba stood at 0.2%.
That represents a change of down 1.8% on the previous year and down 45.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Cuba peaked at 14.8% in 1971 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 2021.
Cuba ranks 142nd of 177 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repetition rate in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Cuba, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 14.8% | — |
| 1972 | 6.1% | -58.9% |
| 1973 | 3.0% | -50.6% |
| 1974 | 2.6% | -13.6% |
| 1975 | 1.5% | -42.4% |
| 1976 | 1.6% | +9.7% |
| 1978 | 2.5% | +51.3% |
| 1979 | 4.1% | +65.9% |
| 1980 | 2.8% | -31.3% |
| 1981 | 4.0% | +39.9% |
| 1982 | 4.1% | +3.4% |
| 1983 | 2.3% | -44.5% |
| 1984 | 1.8% | -19.6% |
| 1985 | 2.7% | +47.7% |
| 1986 | 11.9% | +341.1% |
| 1987 | 3.2% | -73.5% |
| 1988 | 2.3% | -27.1% |
| 1989 | 2.0% | -12.9% |
| 1990 | 1.6% | -21.5% |
| 1991 | 2.2% | +39.5% |
| 1992 | 1.8% | -20.0% |
| 1993 | 1.5% | -13.2% |
| 1994 | 1.7% | +9.3% |
| 1995 | 2.1% | +26.3% |
| 1996 | 1.1% | -45.9% |
| 1999 | 0.5% | -56.8% |
| 2000 | 0.5% | +8.5% |
| 2001 | 0.7% | +37.5% |
| 2002 | 0.6% | -17.3% |
| 2003 | 0.4% | -37.0% |
| 2004 | 0.2% | -57.1% |
| 2005 | 0.2% | +17.5% |
| 2006 | 0.2% | -5.2% |
| 2007 | 0.1% | -24.5% |
| 2008 | 0.1% | -42.2% |
| 2009 | 0.1% | +10.2% |
| 2010 | 0.5% | +455.9% |
| 2011 | 0.3% | -29.2% |
| 2012 | 0.5% | +36.6% |
| 2013 | 0.5% | -4.1% |
| 2014 | 1.1% | +132.6% |
| 2015 | 0.5% | -51.9% |
| 2016 | 0.5% | -8.5% |
| 2017 | 0.3% | -39.9% |
| 2018 | 0.3% | +12.8% |
| 2019 | 0.4% | +14.4% |
| 2020 | 0.1% | -75.1% |
| 2021 | 0.1% | -22.0% |
| 2022 | 0.3% | +263.7% |
| 2023 | 0.2% | -1.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.5% | 1.5% | 14.8% | 8 |
| 1980s | 3.7% | 1.8% | 11.9% | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.6% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 8 |
| 2000s | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Cuba
- 139 Palestine, State of 0.3% compare
- 140 Tanzania, United Republic of 0.3% compare
- 141 Liechtenstein 0.3% compare
- 143 Malta 0.2% compare
- 144 Saint Lucia 0.2% compare
- 145 Saudi Arabia 0.2% compare
More education data for Cuba
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 78,576 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 4,635 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 171,121 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 162,406 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 662,491 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 698,052 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -3.62 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2020)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0636 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Cuba?
- Repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Cuba was 0.2% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Cuba?
- The highest recorded value was 14.8% in 1971.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Cuba?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 2021.
- How does Cuba rank for repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both?
- Cuba ranks 142nd out of 177 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both rising or falling in Cuba?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cuba 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