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 219 number in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Singapore, 1970–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
In 2018, repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Singapore stood at 219 number.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.7% on the previous year and up 1.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Singapore peaked at 7,129 number in 1981 and was at its lowest, 0 number, in 2007.
Singapore ranks 133rd of 185 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.
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Singapore, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 19 number | — |
| 1975 | 46 number | +142.1% |
| 1976 | 57 number | +23.9% |
| 1977 | 73 number | +28.1% |
| 1978 | 175 number | +139.7% |
| 1979 | 6,830 number | +3802.9% |
| 1981 | 7,129 number | +4.4% |
| 1982 | 4,475 number | -37.2% |
| 1983 | 173 number | -96.1% |
| 1984 | 169 number | -2.3% |
| 2007 | 0 number | -100.0% |
| 2008 | 215 number | — |
| 2009 | 183 number | -14.9% |
| 2016 | 184.35 number | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 196 number | +6.3% |
| 2018 | 219 number | +11.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,200 number | 19 number | 6,830 number | 6 |
| 1980s | 2,986 number | 169 number | 7,129 number | 4 |
| 2000s | 132.67 number | 0 number | 215 number | 3 |
| 2010s | 199.78 number | 184.35 number | 219 number | 3 |
Countries ranked near Singapore
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 219 number in 2018, 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 number 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 number in 2007.
- How does Singapore rank for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Singapore ranks 133rd out of 185 countries with data for 2018.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Singapore?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.9%. 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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Number of pupils in the specified grade who are enrolled in the same grade for a second (or further) year.