Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Mauritius
Mauritius: Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes was 0.0% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0.0%
World rank
171st
of 195 countries
All-time high
9.5%
in 1986
All-time low
0.0%
in 2020
Years of data
41
1982–2023
Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Mauritius, 1982–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Mauritius recorded 0.0% for repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in 2023.
That represents a change of down 97.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Mauritius peaked at 9.5% in 1986 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2020.
That places Mauritius 171st out of 195 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
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 Mauritius, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 4.6% | — |
| 1983 | 6.0% | +30.8% |
| 1984 | 6.2% | +2.4% |
| 1985 | 6.9% | +11.2% |
| 1986 | 9.5% | +38.1% |
| 1987 | 7.9% | -16.6% |
| 1988 | 7.8% | -1.3% |
| 1989 | 4.6% | -41.5% |
| 1990 | 7.2% | +57.0% |
| 1991 | 7.7% | +7.3% |
| 1992 | 7.4% | -4.2% |
| 1993 | 6.4% | -12.7% |
| 1994 | 5.6% | -12.6% |
| 1995 | 4.6% | -19.0% |
| 1996 | 4.1% | -9.1% |
| 1997 | 3.7% | -10.1% |
| 1998 | 3.9% | +4.0% |
| 1999 | 4.3% | +9.9% |
| 2000 | 4.3% | +0.5% |
| 2001 | 4.6% | +7.3% |
| 2002 | 4.3% | -6.8% |
| 2003 | 4.7% | +9.7% |
| 2004 | 4.7% | +0.6% |
| 2005 | 4.3% | -8.0% |
| 2006 | 3.7% | -15.8% |
| 2007 | 4.0% | +9.0% |
| 2008 | 3.6% | -9.2% |
| 2009 | 3.5% | -4.2% |
| 2010 | 3.5% | +2.1% |
| 2011 | 3.6% | +1.3% |
| 2012 | 1.6% | -56.8% |
| 2013 | 0.9% | -38.8% |
| 2014 | 0.9% | -5.0% |
| 2015 | 0.8% | -12.6% |
| 2016 | 0.6% | -20.9% |
| 2017 | 0.0% | -98.4% |
| 2018 | 0.0% | +72.9% |
| 2019 | 0.0% | +18.5% |
| 2020 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2022 | 0.0% | — |
| 2023 | 0.0% | — |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6.7% | 4.6% | 9.5% | 8 |
| 1990s | 5.5% | 3.7% | 7.7% | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.2% | 3.5% | 4.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.2% | 0.0% | 3.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Mauritius
- 168 United Arab Emirates 0.1% compare
- 169 Kazakhstan 0.0% compare
- 170 Palestine, State of 0.0% compare
- 172 Bahrain 0.0% compare
- 173 Solomon Islands 0.0% compare
- 174 Turkmenistan 0.0% compare
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 primary education (all grades), both sexes in Mauritius?
- Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Mauritius was 0.0% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes recorded in Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 9.5% in 1986.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2020.
- How does Mauritius rank for repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes?
- Mauritius ranks 171st out of 195 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes rising or falling in Mauritius?
- Over the last ten years it is down 97.5%. 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 primary education (all grades), both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release