Repetition rate in Grade 7 of primary education, both sexes in Argentina
Argentina: Repetition rate in Grade 7 of primary education, both sexes was 2.0% in 1996. ▲ Rising
Repetition rate in Grade 7 of primary education, both sexes in Argentina, 1970–1996
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repetition rate in grade 7 of primary education, both sexes in Argentina is 2.0%, measured in 1996. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 7 of primary education, both sexes in Argentina peaked at 2.0% in 1996 and was at its lowest, 1.2%, in 1973.
Argentina ranks 12th of 28 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Repetition rate in Grade 7 of primary education, both sexes in Argentina, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1.3% | — |
| 1973 | 1.2% | -10.3% |
| 1974 | 1.3% | +10.2% |
| 1975 | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 1996 | 2.0% | +56.0% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 2.0% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.2%, 8.5× the median. (9 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 2.0% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 0.2%, 8.5× the median. (9 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 4 |
| 1990s | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
- 9 Eswatini 4.5% compare
- 10 Algeria 4.3% compare
- 11 South Africa 3.1% compare
- 13 British Virgin Islands 0.9%
- 14 Saint Lucia 0.6% compare
- 15 Denmark 0.4%
More education data for Argentina
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 323,957 (2008)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 91,719 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 791,112 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 773,753 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.56 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.58 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.09 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1006 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 7 of primary education, both sexes in Argentina?
- Repetition rate in grade 7 of primary education, both sexes in Argentina was 2.0% in 1996, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 7 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 2.0% in 1996.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 7 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.2% in 1973.
- How does Argentina rank for repetition rate in grade 7 of primary education, both sexes?
- Argentina ranks 12th out of 28 countries with data for 1996.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repetition rate in Grade 7 of primary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release