Jamaica vs Switzerland: Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes
Jamaica
566
in 2024
Switzerland
472
in 2024
Jamaica rank
103rd
Switzerland rank
105th
Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes over time
- Jamaica
- Switzerland
How they compare
Jamaica currently reports 566 against 472 in Switzerland, a difference of 94.
That makes Jamaica's figure about 1.2 times Switzerland's.
The two have swapped places 11 times across 32 shared years of data; in 1977 it was Switzerland ahead.
Jamaica ranks 103rd and Switzerland ranks 105th of 183 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Jamaica averaged higher in 1 and Switzerland in 5.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Jamaica | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,471 | 1,633 | 162 | Switzerland |
| 1980s | 1,142 | 1,176 | 33.25 | Switzerland |
| 1990s | 965.33 | 851.67 | 113.67 | Jamaica |
| 2000s | 755.67 | 1,305 | 549.67 | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 679.5 | 748.3 | 68.8 | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 451.33 | 535 | 83.67 | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes, Jamaica or Switzerland?
- Jamaica, at 566 against 472 in Switzerland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes between Jamaica and Switzerland?
- 94, with Jamaica ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Jamaica and Switzerland?
- 32 years are reported by both, from 1977 to 2024.
- How do Jamaica and Switzerland rank globally for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes?
- Jamaica ranks 103rd and Switzerland ranks 105th of 183 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Repeaters in Grade 5 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