Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Kenya
Kenya: Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes was 36,256 number in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Kenya, 1970–2016
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
In 2016, repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Kenya stood at 36,256 number.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 16.8% on the previous year and down 44.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Kenya peaked at 89,060 number in 1981 and was at its lowest, 8,309 number, in 1970.
That places Kenya 34th out of 187 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the top quarter.
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 Kenya, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 8,309 number | — |
| 1971 | 8,438 number | +1.6% |
| 1972 | 10,084 number | +19.5% |
| 1973 | 11,523 number | +14.3% |
| 1975 | 22,083 number | +91.6% |
| 1976 | 29,851 number | +35.2% |
| 1977 | 29,674 number | -0.6% |
| 1978 | 28,662 number | -3.4% |
| 1979 | 51,252 number | +78.8% |
| 1980 | 78,141 number | +52.5% |
| 1981 | 89,060 number | +14.0% |
| 2004 | 66,393 number | -25.5% |
| 2005 | 65,640 number | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 65,128 number | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 43,575 number | -33.1% |
| 2016 | 36,256 number | -16.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 22,208 number | 8,309 number | 51,252 number | 9 |
| 1980s | 83,600 number | 78,141 number | 89,060 number | 2 |
| 2000s | 66,016 number | 65,640 number | 66,393 number | 2 |
| 2010s | 48,320 number | 36,256 number | 65,128 number | 3 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
- 31 Yemen 38,772 number compare
- 32 Philippines 38,744 number compare
- 33 Togo 36,893 number compare
- 35 Burkina Faso 35,041 number compare
- 36 Argentina 33,475 number compare
- 37 Central African Republic 32,019 number compare
More education data for Kenya
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 8.04 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.7181 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1453 units per person (2023)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 8.04 million (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -0.7181 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.1453 units per person (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 3.93 million (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Kenya?
- Repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Kenya was 36,256 number in 2016, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 89,060 number in 1981.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,309 number in 1970.
- How does Kenya rank for repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes?
- Kenya ranks 34th out of 187 countries with data for 2016.
- Is repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 44.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya 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.