Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 23,705 number in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Sierra Leone, 1978–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Sierra Leone is 23,705 number, measured in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 299.3% on the previous year and down 41.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Sierra Leone peaked at 71,770 number in 2012 and was at its lowest, 5,937 number, in 2018.
That places Sierra Leone 46th out of 189 countries with data for 2019, 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 | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 11,445 number | — |
| 1982 | 14,005 number | +22.4% |
| 1983 | 14,317 number | +2.2% |
| 2007 | 40,797 number | +185.0% |
| 2011 | 35,536 number | -12.9% |
| 2012 | 71,770 number | +102.0% |
| 2013 | 63,103 number | -12.1% |
| 2015 | 67,119 number | +6.4% |
| 2016 | 26,916 number | -59.9% |
| 2017 | 31,050 number | +15.4% |
| 2018 | 5,937 number | -80.9% |
| 2019 | 23,705 number | +299.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11,445 number | 11,445 number | 11,445 number | 1 |
| 1980s | 14,161 number | 14,005 number | 14,317 number | 2 |
| 2000s | 40,797 number | 40,797 number | 40,797 number | 1 |
| 2010s | 40,642 number | 5,937 number | 71,770 number | 8 |
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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 23,705 number in 2019, 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 number 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 number in 2018.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Sierra Leone ranks 46th out of 189 countries with data for 2019.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 41.9%. 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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Number of pupils in the specified grade who are enrolled in the same grade for a second (or further) year.