Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Jamaica
Jamaica: Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes was 187 number in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Jamaica, 1976–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
In 2019, repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Jamaica stood at 187 number. That is the lowest value across all 30 years on record.
The figure is down 53.7% on the previous year and down 72.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Jamaica peaked at 2,141 number in 1977 and was at its lowest, 187 number, in 2019.
That places Jamaica 126th out of 187 countries with data for 2019, 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 Jamaica, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 1,881 number | — |
| 1977 | 2,141 number | +13.8% |
| 1979 | 2,022 number | -5.6% |
| 1980 | 1,529 number | -24.4% |
| 1981 | 1,850 number | +21.0% |
| 1984 | 2,013 number | +8.8% |
| 1985 | 1,833 number | -8.9% |
| 1986 | 1,365 number | -25.5% |
| 1987 | 1,457 number | +6.7% |
| 1988 | 1,176 number | -19.3% |
| 1989 | 1,230 number | +4.6% |
| 1990 | 1,672 number | +35.9% |
| 1991 | 1,595 number | -4.6% |
| 1993 | 1,350 number | -15.4% |
| 2000 | 1,282 number | -5.0% |
| 2001 | 1,287 number | +0.4% |
| 2002 | 870 number | -32.4% |
| 2004 | 633 number | -27.2% |
| 2007 | 551 number | -13.0% |
| 2009 | 690 number | +25.2% |
| 2010 | 543 number | -21.3% |
| 2011 | 543 number | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 506 number | -6.8% |
| 2013 | 480 number | -5.1% |
| 2014 | 591 number | +23.1% |
| 2015 | 473 number | -20.0% |
| 2016 | 406 number | -14.2% |
| 2017 | 358 number | -11.8% |
| 2018 | 404 number | +12.8% |
| 2019 | 187 number | -53.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2,015 number | 1,881 number | 2,141 number | 3 |
| 1980s | 1,557 number | 1,176 number | 2,013 number | 8 |
| 1990s | 1,539 number | 1,350 number | 1,672 number | 3 |
| 2000s | 885.5 number | 551 number | 1,287 number | 6 |
| 2010s | 449.1 number | 187 number | 591 number | 10 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
- 123 Tajikistan 223 number compare
- 124 Kazakhstan 203 number compare
- 125 Bahamas 196 number compare
- 127 Azerbaijan 186 number compare
- 128 Albania 183 number compare
- 129 Ukraine 180 number compare
More education data for Jamaica
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 11,043 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 4,597 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 52,983 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 51,265 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 177,095 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 211,097 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 8.14 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0744 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Jamaica?
- Repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Jamaica was 187 number in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 2,141 number in 1977.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 187 number in 2019.
- How does Jamaica rank for repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes?
- Jamaica ranks 126th out of 187 countries with data for 2019.
- Is repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 72.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica 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.