Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Benin
Benin: Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes was 71,777 number in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Benin, 1971–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
Benin recorded 71,777 number for repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in 2019. That is the highest value across all 43 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 38.3% on the previous year and up 71.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Benin peaked at 71,777 number in 2019 and was at its lowest, 4,320 number, in 1972.
Benin ranks 19th of 187 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Benin, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 4,432 number | — |
| 1972 | 4,320 number | -2.5% |
| 1973 | 5,536 number | +28.1% |
| 1974 | 6,325 number | +14.3% |
| 1975 | 6,987 number | +10.5% |
| 1976 | 8,689 number | +24.4% |
| 1977 | 9,144 number | +5.2% |
| 1978 | 9,639 number | +5.4% |
| 1979 | 8,825 number | -8.4% |
| 1980 | 14,264 number | +61.6% |
| 1981 | 12,388 number | -13.2% |
| 1982 | 14,391 number | +16.2% |
| 1983 | 16,713 number | +16.1% |
| 1984 | 19,463 number | +16.5% |
| 1985 | 18,023 number | -7.4% |
| 1986 | 19,035 number | +5.6% |
| 1987 | 19,199 number | +0.9% |
| 1988 | 18,556 number | -3.3% |
| 1989 | 20,545 number | +10.7% |
| 1990 | 18,083 number | -12.0% |
| 1991 | 17,929 number | -0.9% |
| 1992 | 20,158 number | +12.4% |
| 1993 | 23,712 number | +17.6% |
| 1994 | 26,696 number | +12.6% |
| 1995 | 28,286 number | +6.0% |
| 1996 | 29,531 number | +4.4% |
| 1997 | 33,751 number | +14.3% |
| 1998 | 33,383 number | -1.1% |
| 2000 | 29,796 number | -10.7% |
| 2001 | 38,480 number | +29.1% |
| 2002 | 33,233 number | -13.6% |
| 2003 | 37,689 number | +13.4% |
| 2004 | 50,186 number | +33.2% |
| 2005 | 35,338 number | -29.6% |
| 2008 | 41,895 number | +18.6% |
| 2010 | 56,568 number | +35.0% |
| 2011 | 45,886 number | -18.9% |
| 2012 | 52,719 number | +14.9% |
| 2013 | 51,458 number | -2.4% |
| 2014 | 52,282 number | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 55,332 number | +5.8% |
| 2016 | 51,909 number | -6.2% |
| 2019 | 71,777 number | +38.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7,100 number | 4,320 number | 9,639 number | 9 |
| 1980s | 17,258 number | 12,388 number | 20,545 number | 10 |
| 1990s | 25,725 number | 17,929 number | 33,751 number | 9 |
| 2000s | 38,088 number | 29,796 number | 50,186 number | 7 |
| 2010s | 54,741 number | 45,886 number | 71,777 number | 8 |
Countries ranked near Benin
More education data for Benin
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.40 million (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 5.18 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1743 units per person (2022)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 2.40 million (2022)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 5.18 % change on previous year (2022)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.1743 units per person (2022)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.14 million (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Benin?
- Repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Benin was 71,777 number in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 71,777 number in 2019.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,320 number in 1972.
- How does Benin rank for repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes?
- Benin ranks 19th out of 187 countries with data for 2019.
- Is repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 71.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary 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.