Repetition rate in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Cyprus
Cyprus: Repetition rate in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes was 0.1% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
0.1%
Change on year
down 33.4%
World rank
124th
of 142 countries
All-time high
0.3%
in 1985
All-time low
0.0%
in 1976
Years of data
41
1971–2021
Repetition rate in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Cyprus, 1971–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2021, repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Cyprus stood at 0.1%.
That represents a change of down 33.4% on the previous year and up 161.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Cyprus peaked at 0.3% in 1985 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1976.
That places Cyprus 124th out of 142 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 6 of primary education, both sexes in Cyprus, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0.1% | — |
| 1972 | 0.1% | -8.8% |
| 1973 | 0.2% | +28.9% |
| 1974 | 0.1% | -12.1% |
| 1975 | 0.1% | -40.8% |
| 1976 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 1977 | 0.0% | — |
| 1978 | 0.0% | -5.8% |
| 1979 | 0.1% | +462.0% |
| 1980 | 0.0% | -61.4% |
| 1981 | 0.0% | -58.0% |
| 1982 | 0.0% | +135.2% |
| 1983 | 0.1% | +502.5% |
| 1984 | 0.2% | +46.3% |
| 1985 | 0.3% | +68.3% |
| 1986 | 0.1% | -74.2% |
| 1987 | 0.0% | -69.8% |
| 1988 | 0.0% | +29.3% |
| 1989 | 0.0% | -0.9% |
| 1991 | 0.1% | +104.9% |
| 1992 | 0.1% | +11.3% |
| 1993 | 0.0% | -36.6% |
| 1994 | 0.1% | +28.0% |
| 1995 | 0.1% | +15.3% |
| 1996 | 0.1% | -24.1% |
| 1999 | 0.0% | -49.8% |
| 2000 | 0.0% | -0.1% |
| 2002 | 0.1% | +97.6% |
| 2003 | 0.1% | +150.0% |
| 2004 | 0.0% | -78.4% |
| 2005 | 0.1% | +237.8% |
| 2006 | 0.0% | -53.9% |
| 2007 | 0.0% | -58.0% |
| 2012 | 0.0% | +120.7% |
| 2013 | 0.0% | -74.2% |
| 2014 | 0.0% | +111.8% |
| 2015 | 0.1% | +152.4% |
| 2016 | 0.1% | +54.3% |
| 2019 | 0.0% | -52.1% |
| 2020 | 0.2% | +285.5% |
| 2021 | 0.1% | -33.4% |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 0.1% is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.5%, 21% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 0.1% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.6%, 19% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% | 9 |
| 1980s | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 7 |
| 2000s | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 7 |
| 2010s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 6 |
| 2020s | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
- 121 Cuba 0.1% compare
- 122 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 0.1% compare
- 123 Saudi Arabia 0.1% compare
- 125 Bahrain 0.1% compare
- 126 Hong Kong, China 0.0% compare
- 127 Solomon Islands 0.0% compare
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 6 of primary education, both sexes in Cyprus?
- Repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Cyprus was 0.1% in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 0.3% in 1985.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 6 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 6 of primary education, both sexes?
- Cyprus ranks 124th out of 142 countries with data for 2021.
- Is repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 161.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cyprus data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repetition rate in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release