Repetition rate in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Rwanda
Rwanda: Repetition rate in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both was 7.4% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Rwanda, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2023, repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Rwanda stood at 7.4%.
The figure is up 3.6% on the previous year and up 171.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Rwanda peaked at 7.6% in 1973 and was at its lowest, 0.6%, in 2017.
Rwanda ranks 45th of 177 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 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 5.4% | — |
| 1972 | 2.4% | -55.3% |
| 1973 | 7.6% | +215.3% |
| 1974 | 4.0% | -46.7% |
| 1975 | 4.9% | +21.2% |
| 1976 | 6.4% | +31.3% |
| 1977 | 7.3% | +13.0% |
| 1986 | 1.5% | -79.2% |
| 1987 | 0.8% | -44.4% |
| 1988 | 3.1% | +264.5% |
| 1989 | 2.6% | -15.8% |
| 1990 | 3.6% | +41.3% |
| 2011 | 1.4% | -60.7% |
| 2013 | 2.7% | +89.9% |
| 2014 | 2.4% | -10.7% |
| 2015 | 1.9% | -22.0% |
| 2016 | 1.1% | -39.6% |
| 2017 | 0.6% | -44.2% |
| 2018 | 0.7% | +13.2% |
| 2021 | 4.2% | +479.4% |
| 2022 | 7.1% | +70.1% |
| 2023 | 7.4% | +3.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.4% | 2.4% | 7.6% | 7 |
| 1980s | 2.0% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 4 |
| 1990s | 3.6% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1 |
| 2010s | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 7 |
| 2020s | 6.2% | 4.2% | 7.4% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
More education data for Rwanda
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 34,324 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 795,920 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 305,636 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 299,593 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 901,617 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.01 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 5.93 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.2109 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Rwanda?
- Repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Rwanda was 7.4% 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 Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 7.6% in 1973.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.6% in 2017.
- How does Rwanda rank for repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both?
- Rwanda ranks 45th out of 177 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 171.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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