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 324 number in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Singapore, 1970–2018
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 Singapore is 324 number, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of up 2.5% on the previous year and down 32.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Singapore peaked at 6,668 number in 1979 and was at its lowest, 117 number, in 1983.
Singapore ranks 126th 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 Singapore, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1,631 number | — |
| 1975 | 1,635 number | +0.2% |
| 1976 | 1,663 number | +1.7% |
| 1977 | 2,026 number | +21.8% |
| 1978 | 2,503 number | +23.5% |
| 1979 | 6,668 number | +166.4% |
| 1981 | 4,596 number | -31.1% |
| 1982 | 4,820 number | +4.9% |
| 1983 | 117 number | -97.6% |
| 1984 | 184 number | +57.3% |
| 2008 | 482 number | +162.0% |
| 2009 | 478 number | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 386 number | -19.2% |
| 2017 | 316 number | -18.1% |
| 2018 | 324 number | +2.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2,688 number | 1,631 number | 6,668 number | 6 |
| 1980s | 2,429 number | 117 number | 4,820 number | 4 |
| 2000s | 480 number | 478 number | 482 number | 2 |
| 2010s | 342 number | 316 number | 386 number | 3 |
Countries ranked near Singapore
- 123 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 410 number compare
- 124 Denmark 406 number compare
- 125 Jamaica 325 number compare
- 127 Albania 312 number compare
- 128 Azerbaijan 283 number compare
- 129 Macau, China 277 number compare
More education data for Singapore
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 13,601 (2023)
- 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)
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 324 number in 2018, 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 number 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 number in 1983.
- How does Singapore rank for repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Singapore ranks 126th out of 185 countries with data for 2018.
- 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 32.8%. 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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Number of pupils in the specified grade who are enrolled in the same grade for a second (or further) year.