Repetition rate in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Repetition rate in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both was 7.4% in 2007. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Nicaragua, 1978–2007
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2007, repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Nicaragua stood at 7.4%.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 85.3% on the previous year and up 27.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Nicaragua peaked at 22.7% in 1978 and was at its lowest, 2.2%, in 1987.
That places Nicaragua 46th out of 177 countries with data for 2007, 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 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 22.7% | — |
| 1986 | 6.9% | -69.8% |
| 1987 | 2.2% | -68.4% |
| 1988 | 3.4% | +55.7% |
| 1990 | 6.6% | +94.8% |
| 1991 | 8.6% | +30.5% |
| 1992 | 8.9% | +3.6% |
| 1993 | 8.1% | -9.5% |
| 1994 | 9.0% | +12.0% |
| 1999 | 5.8% | -35.6% |
| 2000 | 6.2% | +6.6% |
| 2001 | 6.4% | +3.1% |
| 2004 | 5.6% | -13.1% |
| 2005 | 5.3% | -5.0% |
| 2006 | 4.0% | -24.3% |
| 2007 | 7.4% | +85.3% |
Nicaragua compared with similar countries
- Nicaragua's 7.4% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.2%, 1.4× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Nicaragua's 7.4% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 4.5%, 1.7× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 22.7% | 22.7% | 22.7% | 1 |
| 1980s | 4.1% | 2.2% | 6.9% | 3 |
| 1990s | 7.8% | 5.8% | 9.0% | 6 |
| 2000s | 5.8% | 4.0% | 7.4% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Nicaragua
More education data for Nicaragua
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 12,739 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 85,306 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 132,281 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 131,337 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 463,660 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 880,080 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.9095 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.129 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Nicaragua?
- Repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Nicaragua was 7.4% in 2007, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 22.7% in 1978.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.2% in 1987.
- How does Nicaragua rank for repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both?
- Nicaragua ranks 46th out of 177 countries with data for 2007.
- Is repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.2%. 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 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release