Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), male in Panama
Panama: Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), male was 2.6% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2.6%
Change on year
up 4.3%
World rank
82nd
of 190 countries
All-time high
18.1%
in 1970
All-time low
0.6%
in 2020
Years of data
38
1970–2023
Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), male in Panama, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Panama recorded 2.6% for repetition rate in primary education (all grades), male in 2023.
The figure is up 4.3% on the previous year and down 13.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in primary education (all grades), male in Panama peaked at 18.1% in 1970 and was at its lowest, 0.6%, in 2020.
Panama ranks 82nd of 190 countries on this measure, 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 Panama, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 18.1% | — |
| 1971 | 16.1% | -11.2% |
| 1972 | 15.2% | -5.8% |
| 1973 | 15.8% | +4.0% |
| 1974 | 14.6% | -7.5% |
| 1975 | 12.7% | -13.0% |
| 1976 | 13.0% | +2.1% |
| 1977 | 13.3% | +2.8% |
| 1978 | 14.4% | +7.8% |
| 1979 | 14.6% | +1.3% |
| 1980 | 14.1% | -3.0% |
| 1981 | 14.2% | +0.6% |
| 1982 | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| 1983 | 14.4% | +7.5% |
| 1984 | 15.3% | +6.7% |
| 1985 | 13.4% | -12.4% |
| 1986 | 13.2% | -1.4% |
| 1987 | 12.8% | -3.3% |
| 1988 | 11.7% | -9.0% |
| 1999 | 7.2% | -38.5% |
| 2000 | 6.7% | -6.8% |
| 2001 | 6.6% | -1.9% |
| 2004 | 6.6% | +1.1% |
| 2005 | 6.7% | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 6.7% | -0.7% |
| 2007 | 6.2% | -6.8% |
| 2008 | 6.0% | -4.1% |
| 2009 | 6.5% | +9.3% |
| 2010 | 6.8% | +4.1% |
| 2011 | 5.5% | -18.9% |
| 2012 | 5.1% | -6.7% |
| 2013 | 3.0% | -41.0% |
| 2016 | 3.9% | +28.1% |
| 2019 | 3.2% | -16.4% |
| 2020 | 0.6% | -80.0% |
| 2021 | 1.8% | +171.7% |
| 2022 | 2.5% | +43.2% |
| 2023 | 2.6% | +4.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 14.8% | 12.7% | 18.1% | 10 |
| 1980s | 13.6% | 11.7% | 15.3% | 9 |
| 1990s | 7.2% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 1 |
| 2000s | 6.5% | 6.0% | 6.7% | 8 |
| 2010s | 4.6% | 3.0% | 6.8% | 6 |
| 2020s | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.6% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Panama
- 79 Senegal 2.9% compare
- 80 Lao People's Democratic Republic 2.7% compare
- 81 Liberia 2.6% compare
- 83 Bangladesh 2.6% compare
- 84 Netherlands 2.5% compare
- 85 Togo 2.5% compare
More education data for Panama
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 451,308 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.02 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0999 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 451,308 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 2.02 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.0999 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 220,530 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in primary education (all grades), male in Panama?
- Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), male in Panama was 2.6% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in primary education (all grades), male recorded in Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 18.1% in 1970.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in primary education (all grades), male recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.6% in 2020.
- How does Panama rank for repetition rate in primary education (all grades), male?
- Panama ranks 82nd out of 190 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in primary education (all grades), male rising or falling in Panama?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Panama 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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February 2026 Data Release