Repetition rate in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Cyprus
Cyprus: Repetition rate in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes was 0.0% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Cyprus, 1971–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Cyprus recorded 0.0% for repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in 2021.
That represents a change of down 50.9% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Cyprus peaked at 0.1% in 1972 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1976.
That places Cyprus 145th out of 171 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.
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 Cyprus, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0.0% | — |
| 1972 | 0.1% | +243.8% |
| 1973 | 0.1% | -23.4% |
| 1974 | 0.1% | +2.8% |
| 1975 | 0.1% | -11.6% |
| 1976 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 1977 | 0.0% | — |
| 1978 | 0.0% | — |
| 1979 | 0.0% | — |
| 1980 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 1981 | 0.0% | — |
| 1982 | 0.0% | +101.1% |
| 1983 | 0.0% | +107.1% |
| 1984 | 0.0% | -35.0% |
| 1985 | 0.1% | +88.6% |
| 1986 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 1987 | 0.0% | — |
| 1988 | 0.0% | — |
| 1989 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 1991 | 0.0% | — |
| 1992 | 0.0% | +1.6% |
| 1993 | 0.0% | -39.1% |
| 1994 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 1998 | 0.0% | — |
| 1999 | 0.0% | — |
| 2000 | 0.0% | +53.1% |
| 2002 | 0.0% | -67.7% |
| 2003 | 0.0% | +222.1% |
| 2004 | 0.0% | -7.9% |
| 2005 | 0.0% | +35.8% |
| 2006 | 0.0% | -73.7% |
| 2007 | 0.0% | +1.3% |
| 2012 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2013 | 0.0% | — |
| 2014 | 0.0% | — |
| 2015 | 0.0% | — |
| 2016 | 0.0% | — |
| 2019 | 0.0% | — |
| 2020 | 0.0% | -35.1% |
| 2021 | 0.0% | -50.9% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 0.0% is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.5%, 2% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 0.0% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.4%, 3% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 9 |
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 6 |
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 7 |
| 2010s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 6 |
| 2020s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
More education data for Cyprus
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 8,083 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 137 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 14,059 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 13,211 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 61,230 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 60,596 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.28 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0446 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Cyprus?
- Repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Cyprus was 0.0% in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 0.1% in 1972.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1976.
- How does Cyprus rank for repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes?
- Cyprus ranks 145th out of 171 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this Cyprus 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