Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Ghana
Ghana: Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes was 12,815 number in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Ghana, 1971–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
Ghana recorded 12,815 number for repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.4% on the previous year and down 72.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Ghana peaked at 45,884 number in 2008 and was at its lowest, 4,529 number, in 1977.
That places Ghana 55th out of 187 countries with data for 2018, 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 primary education, both sexes in Ghana, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 4,925 number | — |
| 1972 | 5,765 number | +17.1% |
| 1974 | 5,997 number | +4.0% |
| 1975 | 5,292 number | -11.8% |
| 1976 | 4,574 number | -13.6% |
| 1977 | 4,529 number | -1.0% |
| 1978 | 4,929 number | +8.8% |
| 1979 | 4,531 number | -8.1% |
| 1980 | 5,305 number | +17.1% |
| 1981 | 5,116 number | -3.6% |
| 1991 | 10,534 number | +105.9% |
| 1992 | 12,355 number | +17.3% |
| 1999 | 18,158 number | +47.0% |
| 2000 | 23,127 number | +27.4% |
| 2001 | 23,390 number | +1.1% |
| 2002 | 32,197 number | +37.7% |
| 2003 | 27,790 number | -13.7% |
| 2004 | 27,947 number | +0.6% |
| 2005 | 30,604 number | +9.5% |
| 2007 | 42,575 number | +39.1% |
| 2008 | 45,884 number | +7.8% |
| 2009 | 23,666 number | -48.4% |
| 2011 | 16,391 number | -30.7% |
| 2012 | 19,060 number | +16.3% |
| 2013 | 16,719 number | -12.3% |
| 2014 | 14,932 number | -10.7% |
| 2015 | 13,718 number | -8.1% |
| 2017 | 12,392 number | -9.7% |
| 2018 | 12,815 number | +3.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5,068 number | 4,529 number | 5,997 number | 8 |
| 1980s | 5,210 number | 5,116 number | 5,305 number | 2 |
| 1990s | 13,682 number | 10,534 number | 18,158 number | 3 |
| 2000s | 30,798 number | 23,127 number | 45,884 number | 9 |
| 2010s | 15,147 number | 12,392 number | 19,060 number | 7 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
More education data for Ghana
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 39,902 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 949,095 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 913,117 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.33 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.98 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.6567 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1448 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 primary education, both sexes in Ghana?
- Repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Ghana was 12,815 number in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 45,884 number in 2008.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,529 number in 1977.
- How does Ghana rank for repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes?
- Ghana ranks 55th out of 187 countries with data for 2018.
- Is repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 72.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana 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.