Repetition rate in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Cape Verde
Cape Verde: Repetition rate in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes was 1.1% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Cape Verde, 1974–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2021, repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Cape Verde stood at 1.1%.
That represents a change of up 189.0% on the previous year and down 83.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Cape Verde peaked at 37.6% in 1976 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 2018.
Cape Verde ranks 93rd of 171 countries on this measure, 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 5 of primary education, both sexes in Cape Verde, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 25.4% | — |
| 1975 | 18.8% | -26.2% |
| 1976 | 37.6% | +100.6% |
| 1977 | 26.1% | -30.6% |
| 1978 | 34.8% | +33.6% |
| 1979 | 32.6% | -6.5% |
| 1980 | 27.1% | -17.0% |
| 1981 | 35.3% | +30.5% |
| 1982 | 22.1% | -37.5% |
| 1984 | 33.3% | +51.1% |
| 1985 | 20.5% | -38.6% |
| 1986 | 28.2% | +37.6% |
| 1987 | 26.0% | -7.7% |
| 1989 | 17.6% | -32.3% |
| 2002 | 0.8% | -95.6% |
| 2003 | 0.6% | -21.5% |
| 2004 | 10.0% | +1531.9% |
| 2005 | 10.6% | +6.3% |
| 2006 | 9.2% | -13.6% |
| 2007 | 7.7% | -16.2% |
| 2008 | 6.8% | -11.8% |
| 2009 | 6.1% | -10.2% |
| 2010 | 7.7% | +26.3% |
| 2011 | 6.9% | -10.4% |
| 2012 | 7.5% | +8.5% |
| 2013 | 6.8% | -8.2% |
| 2014 | 5.5% | -19.4% |
| 2015 | 6.0% | +8.4% |
| 2016 | 9.1% | +51.7% |
| 2017 | 9.9% | +9.1% |
| 2018 | 0.1% | -99.2% |
| 2019 | 1.0% | +1175.0% |
| 2020 | 0.4% | -60.1% |
| 2021 | 1.1% | +189.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 29.2% | 18.8% | 37.6% | 6 |
| 1980s | 26.3% | 17.6% | 35.3% | 8 |
| 2000s | 6.5% | 0.6% | 10.6% | 8 |
| 2010s | 6.0% | 0.1% | 9.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Cape Verde
More education data for Cape Verde
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 3,534 (2022)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 4,132 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 9,991 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 9,978 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 55,831 (2022)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 61,167 (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.1371 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1177 units per person (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Cape Verde?
- Repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Cape Verde was 1.1% in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Cape Verde?
- The highest recorded value was 37.6% in 1976.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Cape Verde?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 2018.
- How does Cape Verde rank for repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes?
- Cape Verde ranks 93rd out of 171 countries with data for 2021.
- Is repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Cape Verde?
- Over the last ten years it is down 83.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cape Verde data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repetition rate in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release