Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Singapore
Singapore: Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 240 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Singapore, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Singapore stood at 240.
The figure is down 1.2% on the previous year and down 37.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Singapore peaked at 6,668 in 1979 and was at its lowest, 117, in 1983.
Singapore ranks 137th 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 Singapore, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1,631 | — |
| 1975 | 1,635 | +0.2% |
| 1976 | 1,663 | +1.7% |
| 1977 | 2,026 | +21.8% |
| 1978 | 2,503 | +23.5% |
| 1979 | 6,668 | +166.4% |
| 1981 | 4,596 | -31.1% |
| 1982 | 4,820 | +4.9% |
| 1983 | 117 | -97.6% |
| 1984 | 184 | +57.3% |
| 2008 | 482 | +162.0% |
| 2009 | 478 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 386 | -19.2% |
| 2017 | 316 | -18.1% |
| 2018 | 324 | +2.5% |
| 2019 | 301 | -7.1% |
| 2020 | 276 | -8.3% |
| 2021 | 241 | -12.7% |
| 2022 | 243 | +0.8% |
| 2023 | 240 | -1.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2,688 | 1,631 | 6,668 | 6 |
| 1980s | 2,429 | 117 | 4,820 | 4 |
| 2000s | 480 | 478 | 482 | 2 |
| 2010s | 331.75 | 301 | 386 | 4 |
| 2020s | 250 | 240 | 276 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Singapore
More education data for Singapore
- 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)
- 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 Singapore?
- Repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Singapore was 240 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Singapore?
- The highest recorded value was 6,668 in 1979.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was 117 in 1983.
- How does Singapore rank for repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Singapore ranks 137th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Singapore?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.8%. 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 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