Repetition rate in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Cambodia
Cambodia: Repetition rate in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes was 4.4% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
4.4%
Change on year
up 1.0%
World rank
58th
of 190 countries
All-time high
18.8%
in 1994
All-time low
3.4%
in 2013
Years of data
24
1994–2023
Repetition rate in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Cambodia, 1994–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Cambodia recorded 4.4% for repetition rate in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in 2023.
The figure is up 1.0% on the previous year and up 30.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Cambodia peaked at 18.8% in 1994 and was at its lowest, 3.4%, in 2013.
That places Cambodia 58th out of 190 countries with data for 2023, 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 4 of primary education, both sexes in Cambodia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 18.8% | — |
| 1997 | 12.8% | -31.8% |
| 1998 | 12.5% | -2.3% |
| 2000 | 9.3% | -25.5% |
| 2001 | 5.8% | -38.1% |
| 2002 | 5.5% | -5.5% |
| 2003 | 6.4% | +17.5% |
| 2004 | 9.3% | +44.1% |
| 2005 | 8.6% | -6.9% |
| 2006 | 7.8% | -9.3% |
| 2007 | 7.3% | -6.2% |
| 2010 | 4.7% | -35.4% |
| 2011 | 4.1% | -12.7% |
| 2012 | 3.5% | -15.8% |
| 2013 | 3.4% | -2.4% |
| 2014 | 3.5% | +2.2% |
| 2015 | 5.3% | +51.6% |
| 2016 | 4.9% | -6.7% |
| 2017 | 4.8% | -1.9% |
| 2018 | 4.5% | -5.6% |
| 2019 | 4.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 5.6% | +25.2% |
| 2022 | 4.4% | -21.7% |
| 2023 | 4.4% | +1.0% |
Cambodia compared with similar countries
- Cambodia's 4.4% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4.4%, 1.0× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Cambodia's 4.4% is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.3%, 16.0× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 14.7% | 12.5% | 18.8% | 3 |
| 2000s | 7.5% | 5.5% | 9.3% | 8 |
| 2010s | 4.3% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.8% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Cambodia
- 55 Burkina Faso 4.9% compare
- 56 Papua New Guinea 4.8% compare
- 57 Marshall Islands 4.5% compare
- 59 El Salvador 4.3% compare
- 60 Senegal 4.3% compare
- 61 Solomon Islands 4.0% compare
More education data for Cambodia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 107,312 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 124,310 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 199,569 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 201,390 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.17 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.27 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.07 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1285 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Cambodia?
- Repetition rate in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Cambodia was 4.4% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Cambodia?
- The highest recorded value was 18.8% in 1994.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Cambodia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.4% in 2013.
- How does Cambodia rank for repetition rate in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes?
- Cambodia ranks 58th out of 190 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Cambodia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cambodia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repetition rate in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release