Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Jamaica
Jamaica: Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 325 number in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Jamaica, 1976–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
Jamaica recorded 325 number for repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in 2019.
The figure is down 26.0% on the previous year and up 38.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Jamaica peaked at 943 number in 1983 and was at its lowest, 107 number, in 2010.
That places Jamaica 125th out of 185 countries with data for 2019, putting it 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 Jamaica, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 900 number | — |
| 1977 | 764 number | -15.1% |
| 1979 | 941 number | +23.2% |
| 1980 | 687 number | -27.0% |
| 1981 | 788 number | +14.7% |
| 1983 | 943 number | +19.7% |
| 1984 | 913 number | -3.2% |
| 1985 | 745 number | -18.4% |
| 1986 | 531 number | -28.7% |
| 1990 | 858 number | +61.6% |
| 1991 | 529 number | -38.3% |
| 1993 | 553 number | +4.5% |
| 2000 | 293 number | -47.0% |
| 2001 | 516 number | +76.1% |
| 2002 | 256 number | -50.4% |
| 2003 | 131 number | -48.8% |
| 2004 | 151 number | +15.3% |
| 2009 | 234 number | +55.0% |
| 2010 | 107 number | -54.3% |
| 2011 | 107 number | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 145 number | +35.5% |
| 2014 | 255 number | +75.9% |
| 2015 | 296 number | +16.1% |
| 2017 | 405 number | +36.8% |
| 2018 | 439 number | +8.4% |
| 2019 | 325 number | -26.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 868.33 number | 764 number | 941 number | 3 |
| 1980s | 767.83 number | 531 number | 943 number | 6 |
| 1990s | 646.67 number | 529 number | 858 number | 3 |
| 2000s | 263.5 number | 131 number | 516 number | 6 |
| 2010s | 259.88 number | 107 number | 439 number | 8 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
More education data for Jamaica
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 4,597 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 52,983 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 51,265 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 177,095 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 211,097 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 8.14 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0744 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 Jamaica?
- Repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Jamaica was 325 number in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 943 number in 1983.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 107 number in 2010.
- How does Jamaica rank for repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Jamaica ranks 125th out of 185 countries with data for 2019.
- Is repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica 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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Number of pupils in the specified grade who are enrolled in the same grade for a second (or further) year.