Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Singapore
Singapore: Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 125 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Singapore, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Singapore recorded 125 for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in 2023.
That represents a change of up 25.0% on the previous year and down 32.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Singapore peaked at 7,129 in 1981 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2007.
That places Singapore 146th out of 200 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Singapore, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 19 | — |
| 1975 | 46 | +142.1% |
| 1976 | 57 | +23.9% |
| 1977 | 73 | +28.1% |
| 1978 | 175 | +139.7% |
| 1979 | 6,830 | +3802.9% |
| 1981 | 7,129 | +4.4% |
| 1982 | 4,475 | -37.2% |
| 1983 | 173 | -96.1% |
| 1984 | 169 | -2.3% |
| 2007 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2008 | 215 | — |
| 2009 | 183 | -14.9% |
| 2016 | 184.35 | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 196 | +6.3% |
| 2018 | 219 | +11.7% |
| 2019 | 156 | -28.8% |
| 2020 | 150 | -3.8% |
| 2021 | 115 | -23.3% |
| 2022 | 100 | -13.0% |
| 2023 | 125 | +25.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,200 | 19 | 6,830 | 6 |
| 1980s | 2,986 | 169 | 7,129 | 4 |
| 2000s | 132.67 | 0 | 215 | 3 |
| 2010s | 188.84 | 156 | 219 | 4 |
| 2020s | 122.5 | 100 | 150 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Singapore
- 143 Ireland 136 compare
- 144 Luxembourg 132 compare
- 145 Barbados 128 compare
- 147 Cyprus 124 compare
- 148 Antigua and Barbuda 98 compare
- 149 Bahamas 95 compare
- 149 Solomon Islands 95 compare
More education data for Singapore
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 13,601 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 336 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 9,429 (1989)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 8,429 (1989)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 163,746 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 238,816 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.4 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0404 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Singapore?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Singapore was 125 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Singapore?
- The highest recorded value was 7,129 in 1981.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2007.
- How does Singapore rank for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Singapore ranks 146th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Singapore?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Singapore data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release