Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in New Zealand
New Zealand: Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes was 3.8% in 1991. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in New Zealand, 1970–1991
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
New Zealand recorded 3.8% for repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in 1991. That is the highest value across all 22 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 13.5% on the previous year and up 18.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in New Zealand peaked at 3.8% in 1991 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1970.
That places New Zealand 59th out of 196 countries with data for 1991, 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 New Zealand, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.0% | — |
| 1971 | 0.0% | — |
| 1972 | 0.0% | — |
| 1973 | 0.0% | — |
| 1974 | 0.0% | — |
| 1975 | 0.0% | — |
| 1976 | 0.0% | — |
| 1977 | 0.0% | — |
| 1978 | 0.0% | — |
| 1979 | 3.5% | — |
| 1980 | 3.4% | -2.0% |
| 1981 | 3.2% | -4.8% |
| 1982 | 3.3% | +2.0% |
| 1983 | 3.1% | -5.8% |
| 1984 | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| 1985 | 3.3% | +8.0% |
| 1986 | 3.3% | +0.3% |
| 1987 | 3.3% | -0.4% |
| 1988 | 3.2% | -3.5% |
| 1989 | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| 1990 | 3.3% | +7.2% |
| 1991 | 3.8% | +13.5% |
New Zealand compared with similar countries
- New Zealand's 3.8% is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.7%, 5.2× the median. (68 countries reporting)
- New Zealand's 3.8% is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.5%, 8.0× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.5% | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.2% | 3.1% | 3.4% | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.6% | 3.3% | 3.8% | 2 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
More education data for New Zealand
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 36,426 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 12,020 (1992)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 56,552 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 53,804 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 562,417 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 383,018 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.15 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0724 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in New Zealand?
- Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in New Zealand was 3.8% in 1991, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 3.8% in 1991.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1970.
- How does New Zealand rank for repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes?
- New Zealand ranks 59th out of 196 countries with data for 1991.
- Is repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand 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