Repetition rate in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Rwanda
Rwanda: Repetition rate in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes was 34.8% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Rwanda, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Rwanda is 34.8%, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 114.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Rwanda peaked at 41.7% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 1980.
Rwanda ranks 1st of 171 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 Rwanda, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 27.2% | — |
| 1972 | 24.7% | -9.1% |
| 1973 | 22.8% | -7.6% |
| 1974 | 18.2% | -20.2% |
| 1976 | 12.8% | -29.8% |
| 1977 | 13.6% | +6.2% |
| 1979 | 0.6% | -95.3% |
| 1980 | 0.2% | -67.1% |
| 1981 | 10.9% | +5097.5% |
| 1982 | 9.9% | -9.6% |
| 1983 | 8.9% | -9.7% |
| 1984 | 8.2% | -7.7% |
| 1985 | 8.7% | +5.3% |
| 1986 | 9.7% | +11.8% |
| 1987 | 7.3% | -25.0% |
| 1988 | 7.6% | +4.1% |
| 1989 | 7.5% | -1.0% |
| 1990 | 10.1% | +35.4% |
| 1991 | 13.5% | +33.0% |
| 1999 | 39.8% | +195.1% |
| 2000 | 41.7% | +4.8% |
| 2001 | 32.4% | -22.4% |
| 2002 | 19.8% | -38.8% |
| 2003 | 22.6% | +14.4% |
| 2008 | 13.4% | -40.7% |
| 2009 | 13.6% | +1.0% |
| 2011 | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 15.1% | +12.5% |
| 2013 | 16.2% | +7.4% |
| 2014 | 19.8% | +21.7% |
| 2015 | 20.0% | +1.2% |
| 2016 | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 2017 | 14.0% | -23.0% |
| 2018 | 10.7% | -23.5% |
| 2023 | 34.8% | +224.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 17.1% | 0.6% | 27.2% | 7 |
| 1980s | 7.9% | 0.2% | 10.9% | 10 |
| 1990s | 21.1% | 10.1% | 39.8% | 3 |
| 2000s | 23.9% | 13.4% | 41.7% | 6 |
| 2010s | 15.9% | 10.7% | 20.0% | 8 |
| 2020s | 34.8% | 34.8% | 34.8% | 1 |
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More education data for Rwanda
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 34,324 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 795,920 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 305,636 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 299,593 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 901,617 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.01 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 5.93 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.2109 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Rwanda?
- Repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Rwanda was 34.8% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 41.7% in 2000.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 1980.
- How does Rwanda rank for repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes?
- Rwanda ranks 1st out of 171 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 114.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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