Repetition rate in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Paraguay
Paraguay: Repetition rate in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes was 1.0% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1.0%
Change on year
up 57.1%
World rank
82nd
of 142 countries
All-time high
4.9%
in 1970
All-time low
0.6%
in 2022
Years of data
42
1970–2023
Repetition rate in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Paraguay, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Paraguay is 1.0%, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 57.1% on the previous year and down 21.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Paraguay peaked at 4.9% in 1970 and was at its lowest, 0.6%, in 2022.
Paraguay ranks 82nd of 142 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 6 of primary education, both sexes in Paraguay, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 4.9% | — |
| 1971 | 4.6% | -7.1% |
| 1972 | 4.3% | -5.8% |
| 1973 | 3.6% | -15.4% |
| 1974 | 3.2% | -10.7% |
| 1975 | 3.3% | +2.7% |
| 1976 | 2.6% | -22.7% |
| 1977 | 2.8% | +9.2% |
| 1980 | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| 1981 | 2.8% | +2.5% |
| 1982 | 2.3% | -17.7% |
| 1983 | 2.5% | +9.0% |
| 1984 | 2.4% | -3.5% |
| 1985 | 1.9% | -22.2% |
| 1986 | 1.7% | -9.5% |
| 1987 | 1.6% | -5.7% |
| 1988 | 1.6% | +0.4% |
| 1989 | 1.4% | -14.0% |
| 1990 | 1.3% | -4.4% |
| 1991 | 1.7% | +25.1% |
| 1992 | 1.4% | -17.8% |
| 1993 | 1.5% | +6.8% |
| 1994 | 1.3% | -8.0% |
| 1995 | 1.4% | +3.3% |
| 1997 | 1.6% | +11.4% |
| 1998 | 1.7% | +7.5% |
| 1999 | 1.7% | +3.5% |
| 2000 | 1.8% | +3.6% |
| 2001 | 1.7% | -4.0% |
| 2002 | 1.5% | -14.8% |
| 2003 | 1.4% | -5.5% |
| 2004 | 1.0% | -28.5% |
| 2005 | 1.0% | +3.4% |
| 2006 | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| 2007 | 1.0% | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 1.3% | +23.0% |
| 2009 | 1.2% | -2.0% |
| 2010 | 1.2% | -1.5% |
| 2011 | 1.3% | +4.2% |
| 2021 | 1.1% | -10.0% |
| 2022 | 0.6% | -44.7% |
| 2023 | 1.0% | +57.1% |
Paraguay compared with similar countries
- Paraguay's 1.0% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.4%, 70% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Paraguay's 1.0% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.2%, 86% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.7% | 2.6% | 4.9% | 8 |
| 1980s | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.7% | 9 |
| 2000s | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 2 |
| 2020s | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Paraguay
More education data for Paraguay
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 34,286 (2012)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 12,773 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 109,864 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 106,763 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 570,654 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 710,209 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.4674 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1025 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Paraguay?
- Repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Paraguay was 1.0% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Paraguay?
- The highest recorded value was 4.9% in 1970.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Paraguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.6% in 2022.
- How does Paraguay rank for repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes?
- Paraguay ranks 82nd out of 142 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Paraguay?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Paraguay 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