Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Cuba
Cuba: Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes was 0.6% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Cuba, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Cuba is 0.6%, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 32.0% on the previous year and down 1.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Cuba peaked at 30.3% in 1971 and was at its lowest, 0.4%, in 2020.
That places Cuba 129th out of 195 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 primary education (all grades), both sexes in Cuba, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 30.3% | — |
| 1972 | 23.6% | -22.2% |
| 1973 | 16.4% | -30.7% |
| 1974 | 11.4% | -30.5% |
| 1975 | 8.1% | -28.7% |
| 1976 | 2.7% | -66.9% |
| 1977 | 2.0% | -24.2% |
| 1978 | 2.1% | +1.2% |
| 1979 | 4.3% | +109.5% |
| 1980 | 5.4% | +25.1% |
| 1981 | 6.5% | +20.0% |
| 1982 | 5.4% | -17.4% |
| 1983 | 4.6% | -14.0% |
| 1984 | 3.7% | -18.7% |
| 1985 | 2.9% | -21.4% |
| 1986 | 4.0% | +34.5% |
| 1987 | 7.3% | +84.3% |
| 1988 | 5.0% | -32.1% |
| 1989 | 3.5% | -28.4% |
| 1990 | 2.6% | -25.6% |
| 1991 | 2.8% | +4.4% |
| 1992 | 3.1% | +13.7% |
| 1993 | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| 1994 | 2.8% | -8.1% |
| 1997 | 1.8% | -36.7% |
| 1998 | 1.6% | -11.7% |
| 1999 | 1.4% | -13.5% |
| 2000 | 1.3% | -3.9% |
| 2001 | 1.2% | -11.3% |
| 2002 | 0.8% | -32.1% |
| 2003 | 0.6% | -18.3% |
| 2004 | 0.5% | -21.1% |
| 2005 | 0.5% | -5.2% |
| 2006 | 0.5% | +4.7% |
| 2007 | 0.5% | +4.4% |
| 2008 | 0.4% | -19.2% |
| 2009 | 0.4% | -1.5% |
| 2010 | 0.6% | +38.7% |
| 2011 | 0.6% | -0.0% |
| 2012 | 0.6% | -2.4% |
| 2013 | 0.7% | +14.3% |
| 2014 | 0.6% | -4.7% |
| 2015 | 0.5% | -14.9% |
| 2016 | 0.5% | -13.4% |
| 2017 | 0.5% | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 0.6% | +25.1% |
| 2019 | 0.4% | -27.1% |
| 2020 | 0.4% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | 0.5% | +16.8% |
| 2022 | 0.5% | +1.9% |
| 2023 | 0.6% | +32.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11.2% | 2.0% | 30.3% | 9 |
| 1980s | 4.8% | 2.9% | 7.3% | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 8 |
| 2000s | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Cuba
More education data for Cuba
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 78,576 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 4,635 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 171,121 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 162,406 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 662,491 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 698,052 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -3.62 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2020)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0636 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Cuba?
- Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Cuba was 0.6% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes recorded in Cuba?
- The highest recorded value was 30.3% in 1971.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes recorded in Cuba?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.4% in 2020.
- How does Cuba rank for repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes?
- Cuba ranks 129th out of 195 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes rising or falling in Cuba?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cuba data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release