Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general … 2 both sexes in Rwanda
Rwanda: Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general … 2 both sexes was 6,559 number in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Rwanda, 1971–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
In 2019, repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Rwanda stood at 6,559 number.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 13.8% on the previous year and down 15.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Rwanda peaked at 11,515 number in 2015 and was at its lowest, 61 number, in 1973.
Rwanda ranks 67th of 185 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 … 2 both sexes in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 104 number | — |
| 1972 | 140 number | +34.6% |
| 1973 | 61 number | -56.4% |
| 1974 | 189 number | +209.8% |
| 1975 | 142 number | -24.9% |
| 1976 | 168 number | +18.3% |
| 1977 | 171 number | +1.8% |
| 1978 | 221 number | +29.2% |
| 1986 | 3,497 number | +1482.4% |
| 1987 | 4,729 number | +35.2% |
| 1988 | 5,591 number | +18.2% |
| 1989 | 6,500 number | +16.3% |
| 1990 | 5,274 number | -18.9% |
| 1991 | 6,488 number | +23.0% |
| 1992 | 162 number | -97.5% |
| 2012 | 7,770 number | +4696.3% |
| 2014 | 9,987 number | +28.5% |
| 2015 | 11,515 number | +15.3% |
| 2016 | 9,670 number | -16.0% |
| 2017 | 8,312 number | -14.0% |
| 2018 | 7,612 number | -8.4% |
| 2019 | 6,559 number | -13.8% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 6,559 number is below the median for low income countries, which is 16,229 number, 40% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 6,559 number is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 11,861 number, 55% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general … 2 both sexes in Rwanda changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | +4696.3% | 162 number | 7,770 number |
| 1986 | +1482.4% | 221 number | 3,497 number |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 149.5 number | 61 number | 221 number | 8 |
| 1980s | 5,079 number | 3,497 number | 6,500 number | 4 |
| 1990s | 3,975 number | 162 number | 6,488 number | 3 |
| 2010s | 8,775 number | 6,559 number | 11,515 number | 7 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
More education data for Rwanda
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.15 (2019)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.03 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 34,324 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 795,920 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 305,636 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 299,593 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 901,617 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.01 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 5.93 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Rwanda?
- Repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Rwanda was 6,559 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 Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 11,515 number in 2015.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 61 number in 1973.
- How does Rwanda rank for repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Rwanda ranks 67th out of 185 countries with data for 2019.
- Is repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.