Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 39,613 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Sierra Leone, 1978–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Sierra Leone is 39,613, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 4.5% on the previous year and down 37.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Sierra Leone peaked at 71,770 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 5,937, in 2018.
That places Sierra Leone 38th out of 201 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 11,445 | — |
| 1982 | 14,005 | +22.4% |
| 1983 | 14,317 | +2.2% |
| 2007 | 40,797 | +185.0% |
| 2011 | 35,536 | -12.9% |
| 2012 | 71,770 | +102.0% |
| 2013 | 63,103 | -12.1% |
| 2015 | 67,119 | +6.4% |
| 2016 | 26,916 | -59.9% |
| 2017 | 31,050 | +15.4% |
| 2018 | 5,937 | -80.9% |
| 2019 | 23,705 | +299.3% |
| 2020 | 30,970 | +30.6% |
| 2021 | 33,552 | +8.3% |
| 2022 | 37,220 | +10.9% |
| 2023 | 37,918 | +1.9% |
| 2024 | 39,613 | +4.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11,445 | 11,445 | 11,445 | 1 |
| 1980s | 14,161 | 14,005 | 14,317 | 2 |
| 2000s | 40,797 | 40,797 | 40,797 | 1 |
| 2010s | 40,642 | 5,937 | 71,770 | 8 |
| 2020s | 35,855 | 30,970 | 39,613 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
- 35 Syrian Arab Republic 42,078 compare
- 36 Mozambique 41,174 compare
- 37 Viet Nam 40,248 compare
- 39 Guinea 34,501 compare
- 40 Gabon 32,961 compare
- 41 Papua New Guinea 23,196 compare
More education data for Sierra Leone
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 38,043 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 73,295 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 85,708 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 92,723 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.16 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.07 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.52 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.2393 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Sierra Leone?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Sierra Leone was 39,613 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 71,770 in 2012.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,937 in 2018.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Sierra Leone ranks 38th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release