Repetition rate in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education in Guyana
Guyana: Repetition rate in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education was 7.6% in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education in Guyana, 1971–2009
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Guyana recorded 7.6% for repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education in 2009.
The figure is down 21.6% on the previous year and down 10.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education in Guyana peaked at 49.5% in 1973 and was at its lowest, 6.8%, in 1978.
That places Guyana 38th out of 170 countries with data for 2009, putting it 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 in Guyana, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 40.9% | — |
| 1972 | 38.4% | -6.2% |
| 1973 | 49.5% | +28.8% |
| 1977 | 23.6% | -52.3% |
| 1978 | 6.8% | -71.2% |
| 1979 | 8.9% | +30.3% |
| 1991 | 9.8% | +10.4% |
| 1992 | 9.7% | -1.1% |
| 1996 | 8.5% | -12.3% |
| 2008 | 9.7% | +14.4% |
| 2009 | 7.6% | -21.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 28.0% | 6.8% | 49.5% | 6 |
| 1990s | 9.3% | 8.5% | 9.8% | 3 |
| 2000s | 8.7% | 7.6% | 9.7% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Guyana
More education data for Guyana
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 6,700 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 536 (2010)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 15,835 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 15,230 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 69,542 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 94,786 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.93 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1141 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education in Guyana?
- Repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education in Guyana was 7.6% in 2009, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education recorded in Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 49.5% in 1973.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.8% in 1978.
- How does Guyana rank for repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education?
- Guyana ranks 38th out of 170 countries with data for 2009.
- Is repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education rising or falling in Guyana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guyana 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, female (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release