Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 4,498 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Sierra Leone, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Sierra Leone stood at 4,498.
That represents a change of up 34.0% on the previous year and down 52.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Sierra Leone peaked at 13,270 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 799, in 1971.
Sierra Leone ranks 71st of 196 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 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 799 | — |
| 1972 | 911 | +14.0% |
| 1973 | 1,322 | +45.1% |
| 1974 | 1,558 | +17.9% |
| 1978 | 2,000 | +28.4% |
| 1979 | 2,324 | +16.2% |
| 2001 | 2,000 | -13.9% |
| 2011 | 13,270 | +563.5% |
| 2012 | 8,945 | -32.6% |
| 2013 | 9,368 | +4.7% |
| 2015 | 10,855 | +15.9% |
| 2016 | 5,204 | -52.1% |
| 2017 | 5,321 | +2.2% |
| 2018 | 866 | -83.7% |
| 2019 | 1,627 | +87.9% |
| 2020 | 1,658 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | 2,117 | +27.7% |
| 2022 | 3,086 | +45.8% |
| 2023 | 3,357 | +8.8% |
| 2024 | 4,498 | +34.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,486 | 799 | 2,324 | 6 |
| 2000s | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 1 |
| 2010s | 6,932 | 866 | 13,270 | 8 |
| 2020s | 2,943 | 1,658 | 4,498 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
More education data for Sierra Leone
- 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)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Sierra Leone?
- Repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Sierra Leone was 4,498 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 13,270 in 2011.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 799 in 1971.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Sierra Leone ranks 71st out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 52.0%. 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 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release