Repetition rate in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Mauritius
Mauritius: Repetition rate in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes was 0.2% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0.2%
World rank
117th
of 142 countries
All-time high
37.1%
in 1986
All-time low
0.0%
in 2020
Years of data
40
1983–2023
Repetition rate in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Mauritius, 1983–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2023, repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Mauritius stood at 0.2%.
That represents a change of down 96.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Mauritius peaked at 37.1% in 1986 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2020.
Mauritius ranks 117th of 142 countries on this measure, 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 Mauritius, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 32.1% | — |
| 1984 | 31.5% | -2.0% |
| 1985 | 33.2% | +5.5% |
| 1986 | 37.1% | +11.7% |
| 1987 | 32.4% | -12.6% |
| 1988 | 33.1% | +2.0% |
| 1989 | 25.1% | -24.2% |
| 1990 | 32.9% | +31.4% |
| 1991 | 31.1% | -5.6% |
| 1992 | 29.0% | -6.7% |
| 1993 | 26.6% | -8.4% |
| 1994 | 24.9% | -6.1% |
| 1995 | 21.6% | -13.4% |
| 1996 | 21.6% | -0.0% |
| 1997 | 20.4% | -5.6% |
| 1998 | 21.6% | +5.8% |
| 1999 | 22.6% | +4.7% |
| 2000 | 21.7% | -3.8% |
| 2001 | 22.6% | +3.9% |
| 2002 | 20.6% | -8.8% |
| 2003 | 22.0% | +6.8% |
| 2004 | 21.8% | -0.5% |
| 2005 | 20.1% | -8.1% |
| 2006 | 17.8% | -11.3% |
| 2007 | 19.9% | +11.8% |
| 2008 | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 2009 | 18.1% | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 17.8% | -1.7% |
| 2011 | 18.0% | +0.9% |
| 2012 | 7.8% | -56.6% |
| 2013 | 5.1% | -35.2% |
| 2014 | 4.9% | -2.5% |
| 2015 | 4.2% | -15.2% |
| 2016 | 3.3% | -21.0% |
| 2017 | 0.1% | -98.4% |
| 2018 | 0.1% | +75.3% |
| 2019 | 0.1% | +20.2% |
| 2020 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2022 | 0.0% | — |
| 2023 | 0.2% | — |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 32.1% | 25.1% | 37.1% | 7 |
| 1990s | 25.2% | 20.4% | 32.9% | 10 |
| 2000s | 20.3% | 17.8% | 22.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.1% | 0.1% | 18.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Mauritius
More education data for Mauritius
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 9,330 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 21 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 13,956 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 13,539 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 100,395 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 84,530 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -5.02 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0679 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Mauritius?
- Repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Mauritius was 0.2% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 37.1% in 1986.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2020.
- How does Mauritius rank for repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes?
- Mauritius ranks 117th out of 142 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Mauritius?
- Over the last ten years it is down 96.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritius 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