Ireland vs Jamaica: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes
Ireland
582
in 2022
Jamaica
615
in 2024
Ireland rank
107th
Jamaica rank
105th
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes over time
- Ireland
- Jamaica
How they compare
Jamaica currently reports 615 against 582 in Ireland, a difference of 33.
That makes Jamaica's figure about 1.1 times Ireland's.
Across all 18 years both countries report, Jamaica has been ahead every year.
Ireland ranks 107th and Jamaica ranks 105th of 204 countries.
Jamaica has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Jamaica | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,049 | 3,237 | 2,188 | Jamaica |
| 2000s | 967.43 | 2,449 | 1,481 | Jamaica |
| 2010s | 846.33 | 1,315 | 468.33 | Jamaica |
| 2020s | 659 | 694 | 35 | Jamaica |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes, Ireland or Jamaica?
- Jamaica, at 615 against 582 in Ireland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes between Ireland and Jamaica?
- 33, with Jamaica ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Jamaica?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 1993 to 2020.
- How do Ireland and Jamaica rank globally for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Ireland ranks 107th and Jamaica ranks 105th of 204 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release