Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, female (number) (Repeaters) in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, female (number) (Repeaters) was 11,920 number in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, female 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, female in Sierra Leone is 11,920 number, measured in 2019.
That represents a change of up 298.3% on the previous year and down 39.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, female in Sierra Leone peaked at 35,101 number in 2012 and was at its lowest, 2,993 number, in 2018.
That places Sierra Leone 44th out of 188 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, female (number) (Repeaters) in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 4,978 number | — |
| 2007 | 19,646 number | +294.7% |
| 2011 | 17,061 number | -13.2% |
| 2012 | 35,101 number | +105.7% |
| 2013 | 31,417 number | -10.5% |
| 2015 | 33,143 number | +5.5% |
| 2016 | 13,502 number | -59.3% |
| 2017 | 15,543 number | +15.1% |
| 2018 | 2,993 number | -80.7% |
| 2019 | 11,920 number | +298.3% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 11,920 number is below the median for low income countries, which is 26,372 number, 45% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 11,920 number is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 12,435 number, 96% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4,978 number | 4,978 number | 4,978 number | 1 |
| 2000s | 19,646 number | 19,646 number | 19,646 number | 1 |
| 2010s | 20,085 number | 2,993 number | 35,101 number | 8 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
More education data for Sierra Leone
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 97.5 (2012)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 97.37 (2023)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, female in Sierra Leone?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, female in Sierra Leone was 11,920 number in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, female recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 35,101 number in 2012.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, female recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,993 number in 2018.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, female?
- Sierra Leone ranks 44th out of 188 countries with data for 2019.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, female rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.3%. 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, female (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of female pupils in the specified grade who are enrolled in the same grade for a second (or further) year.