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 1,627 number in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Sierra Leone, 1971–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Sierra Leone is 1,627 number, measured in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 87.9% on the previous year and down 87.7% 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 number in 2011 and was at its lowest, 799 number, in 1971.
Sierra Leone ranks 98th 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 education, both sexes in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 799 number | — |
| 1972 | 911 number | +14.0% |
| 1973 | 1,322 number | +45.1% |
| 1974 | 1,558 number | +17.9% |
| 1978 | 2,000 number | +28.4% |
| 1979 | 2,324 number | +16.2% |
| 2001 | 2,000 number | -13.9% |
| 2011 | 13,270 number | +563.5% |
| 2012 | 8,945 number | -32.6% |
| 2013 | 9,368 number | +4.7% |
| 2015 | 10,855 number | +15.9% |
| 2016 | 5,204 number | -52.1% |
| 2017 | 5,321 number | +2.2% |
| 2018 | 866 number | -83.7% |
| 2019 | 1,627 number | +87.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,486 number | 799 number | 2,324 number | 6 |
| 2000s | 2,000 number | 2,000 number | 2,000 number | 1 |
| 2010s | 6,932 number | 866 number | 13,270 number | 8 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
- 95 Palestine, State of 1,837 number compare
- 96 Hong Kong, China 1,831 number compare
- 97 Israel 1,642 number compare
- 99 Cape Verde 1,576 number compare
- 100 Bhutan 1,563 number compare
- 101 Bulgaria 1,540 number compare
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 1,627 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 Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 13,270 number 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 number in 1971.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Sierra Leone ranks 98th out of 185 countries with data for 2019.
- 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 87.7%. 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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Number of pupils in the specified grade who are enrolled in the same grade for a second (or further) year.