Repetition rate in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Rwanda
Rwanda: Repetition rate in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes was 4.1% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
4.1%
World rank
46th
of 142 countries
All-time high
36.6%
in 1971
All-time low
0.1%
in 1980
Years of data
36
1971–2023
Repetition rate in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Rwanda, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Rwanda recorded 4.1% for repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in 2023.
That represents a change of up 51.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Rwanda peaked at 36.6% in 1971 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 1980.
That places Rwanda 46th out of 142 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 Rwanda, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 36.6% | — |
| 1972 | 31.5% | -13.8% |
| 1973 | 30.3% | -3.7% |
| 1974 | 24.0% | -21.0% |
| 1976 | 24.6% | +2.5% |
| 1977 | 23.7% | -3.7% |
| 1979 | 0.4% | -98.1% |
| 1980 | 0.1% | -84.6% |
| 1981 | 8.8% | +12879.0% |
| 1982 | 8.8% | -0.3% |
| 1983 | 7.4% | -15.4% |
| 1984 | 7.5% | +1.2% |
| 1985 | 7.7% | +3.0% |
| 1986 | 8.4% | +9.3% |
| 1987 | 6.8% | -19.2% |
| 1988 | 7.0% | +2.4% |
| 1989 | 6.7% | -3.6% |
| 1990 | 10.0% | +48.4% |
| 1991 | 12.2% | +21.9% |
| 1999 | 27.3% | +123.9% |
| 2000 | 30.4% | +11.3% |
| 2001 | 29.6% | -2.5% |
| 2002 | 20.8% | -29.9% |
| 2003 | 17.7% | -14.7% |
| 2007 | 15.2% | -14.4% |
| 2008 | 6.0% | -60.2% |
| 2009 | 5.5% | -8.2% |
| 2011 | 2.0% | -63.2% |
| 2012 | 0.8% | -62.0% |
| 2013 | 2.7% | +246.3% |
| 2014 | 3.0% | +13.5% |
| 2015 | 2.9% | -5.5% |
| 2016 | 9.6% | +235.0% |
| 2017 | 1.5% | -84.6% |
| 2018 | 1.1% | -23.5% |
| 2023 | 4.1% | +256.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 24.4% | 0.4% | 36.6% | 7 |
| 1980s | 6.9% | 0.1% | 8.8% | 10 |
| 1990s | 16.5% | 10.0% | 27.3% | 3 |
| 2000s | 17.9% | 5.5% | 30.4% | 7 |
| 2010s | 3.0% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 8 |
| 2020s | 4.1% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
- 43 Mozambique 4.6% compare
- 44 Papua New Guinea 4.4% compare
- 45 Afghanistan 4.2% compare
- 47 Micronesia, Federated States of 4.0% compare
- 48 El Salvador 3.9% compare
- 49 Morocco 3.8% compare
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 6 of primary education, both sexes in Rwanda?
- Repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Rwanda was 4.1% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 36.6% in 1971.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 1980.
- How does Rwanda rank for repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes?
- Rwanda ranks 46th out of 142 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 51.4%. 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 6 of primary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release