Repetition rate in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Peru
Peru: Repetition rate in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes was 4.4% in 2016. ▼ Falling
Repetition rate in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Peru, 1972–2016
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Peru recorded 4.4% for repetition rate in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in 2016. That is the lowest value across all 25 years on record.
That represents a change of down 24.6% on the previous year and down 59.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Peru peaked at 18.8% in 1980 and was at its lowest, 4.4%, in 2016.
That places Peru 53rd out of 193 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 25 years of available data.
Repetition rate in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Peru, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 16.5% | — |
| 1973 | 13.4% | -18.6% |
| 1974 | 9.4% | -29.6% |
| 1975 | 9.2% | -2.2% |
| 1976 | 9.8% | +6.6% |
| 1977 | 15.9% | +61.9% |
| 1978 | 14.6% | -8.6% |
| 1979 | 18.4% | +26.1% |
| 1980 | 18.8% | +2.6% |
| 1992 | 15.0% | -20.2% |
| 1998 | 15.6% | +3.7% |
| 1999 | 15.0% | -3.7% |
| 2000 | 14.5% | -3.6% |
| 2001 | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2003 | 11.1% | -18.0% |
| 2004 | 11.7% | +6.0% |
| 2005 | 11.2% | -4.1% |
| 2006 | 10.9% | -2.9% |
| 2007 | 9.3% | -14.7% |
| 2008 | 8.9% | -4.1% |
| 2009 | 8.5% | -4.4% |
| 2010 | 7.6% | -11.0% |
| 2011 | 6.6% | -12.5% |
| 2013 | 5.8% | -12.7% |
| 2016 | 4.4% | -24.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 13.4% | 9.2% | 18.4% | 8 |
| 1980s | 18.8% | 18.8% | 18.8% | 1 |
| 1990s | 15.2% | 15.0% | 15.6% | 3 |
| 2000s | 11.1% | 8.5% | 14.5% | 9 |
| 2010s | 6.1% | 4.4% | 7.6% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Peru
- 50 South Africa 4.8% compare
- 51 Micronesia, Federated States of 4.8%
- 52 Algeria 4.4% compare
- 54 Tanzania, United Republic of 4.3% compare
- 55 Eritrea 3.9% compare
- 56 Gambia 3.4% compare
More education data for Peru
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 224,754 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 84,765 (2019)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 770,032 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 745,341 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.11 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.71 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.84 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1083 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Peru?
- Repetition rate in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Peru was 4.4% in 2016, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 18.8% in 1980.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.4% in 2016.
- How does Peru rank for repetition rate in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes?
- Peru ranks 53rd out of 193 countries with data for 2016.
- Is repetition rate in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is down 59.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Peru data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repetition rate in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release