Repetition rate in Grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Repetition rate in Grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both was 14.4% in 2011. ▲ Rising
Repetition rate in Grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both in Central African Republic, 1971–2011
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Central African Republic recorded 14.4% for repetition rate in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both in 2011.
The figure is down 17.8% on the previous year and down 17.8% over five years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both in Central African Republic peaked at 30.4% in 1989 and was at its lowest, 11.9%, in 1973.
Central African Republic ranks 21st of 90 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 13 years of available data.
Repetition rate in Grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 13.7% | — |
| 1972 | 16.8% | +22.1% |
| 1973 | 11.9% | -28.9% |
| 1981 | 27.5% | +130.6% |
| 1982 | 26.7% | -3.0% |
| 1985 | 18.9% | -29.1% |
| 1986 | 18.3% | -3.4% |
| 1987 | 24.7% | +35.5% |
| 1988 | 23.1% | -6.7% |
| 1989 | 30.4% | +31.6% |
| 1990 | 27.5% | -9.5% |
| 2008 | 17.6% | -36.1% |
| 2011 | 14.4% | -17.8% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 14.4% is below the median for low income countries, which is 14.6%, 99% of the median. (13 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 14.4% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 14.5%, 100% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 14.2% | 11.9% | 16.8% | 3 |
| 1980s | 24.2% | 18.3% | 30.4% | 7 |
| 1990s | 27.5% | 27.5% | 27.5% | 1 |
| 2000s | 17.6% | 17.6% | 17.6% | 1 |
| 2010s | 14.4% | 14.4% | 14.4% | 1 |
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More education data for Central African Republic
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 4,357 (2017)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 184,252 (2016)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 6,152 (2017)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 6,337 (2017)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 137,844 (2017)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 813,767 (2016)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.15 % change on previous year (2012)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2016)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1726 units per person (2016)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both in Central African Republic?
- Repetition rate in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both in Central African Republic was 14.4% in 2011, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 30.4% in 1989.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.9% in 1973.
- How does Central African Republic rank for repetition rate in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both?
- Central African Republic ranks 21st out of 90 countries with data for 2011.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repetition rate in Grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release