Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), male in Guyana

Guyana: Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), male was 0.9% in 2008. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2008)
0.9%
Change on year
down 44.3%
World rank
118th
of 190 countries
All-time high
11.2%
in 1971
All-time low
0.9%
in 2008
Years of data
15
1971–2008

Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), male in Guyana, 1971–2008

02.557.5101971198920081971: 11.2 %1972: 10.5 %1977: 8.2 %1978: 6.9 %1979: 8.1 %1981: 3.8 %1986: 6.7 %1991: 6.5 %1992: 5.1 %1995: 4.9 %1999: 2.6 %2000: 1.9 %2005: 1.4 %2006: 1.6 %2008: 0.918 %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2008, repetition rate in primary education (all grades), male in Guyana stood at 0.9%. That is the lowest value across all 15 years on record.

The figure is down 44.3% on the previous year and down 65.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, repetition rate in primary education (all grades), male in Guyana peaked at 11.2% in 1971 and was at its lowest, 0.9%, in 2008.

That places Guyana 118th out of 190 countries with data for 2008, 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), male in Guyana, year by year

Annual values for Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), male (%) in Guyana, 1971 to 2008.
Year % Change
1971 11.2%
1972 10.5% -6.8%
1977 8.2% -21.4%
1978 6.9% -16.2%
1979 8.1% +17.0%
1981 3.8% -53.1%
1986 6.7% +76.8%
1991 6.5% -2.5%
1992 5.1% -22.4%
1995 4.9% -2.3%
1999 2.6% -46.8%
2000 1.9% -27.2%
2005 1.4% -25.7%
2006 1.6% +16.0%
2008 0.9% -44.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 9.0% 6.9% 11.2% 5
1980s 5.2% 3.8% 6.7% 2
1990s 4.8% 2.6% 6.5% 4
2000s 1.5% 0.9% 1.9% 4

Countries ranked near Guyana

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  4. 119 Estonia 0.9% compare
  5. 120 Mexico 0.9% compare
  6. 121 Cuba 0.8% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is repetition rate in primary education (all grades), male in Guyana?
Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), male in Guyana was 0.9% in 2008, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest repetition rate in primary education (all grades), male recorded in Guyana?
The highest recorded value was 11.2% in 1971.
What is the lowest repetition rate in primary education (all grades), male recorded in Guyana?
The lowest recorded value was 0.9% in 2008.
How does Guyana rank for repetition rate in primary education (all grades), male?
Guyana ranks 118th out of 190 countries with data for 2008.
Is repetition rate in primary education (all grades), male rising or falling in Guyana?
Over the last ten years it is down 65.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Guyana data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), male (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), male (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
190 places, 4,637 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release