Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Singapore
Singapore: Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes was 7 number in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Singapore, 1972–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Singapore is 7 number, measured in 2018.
The figure is down 22.2% on the previous year and down 36.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Singapore peaked at 5,518 number in 1977 and was at its lowest, 4 number, in 1984.
Singapore ranks 164th of 187 countries on this measure, in the bottom 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 Singapore, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 64 number | — |
| 1973 | 20 number | -68.8% |
| 1974 | 29 number | +45.0% |
| 1975 | 53 number | +82.8% |
| 1976 | 899 number | +1596.2% |
| 1977 | 5,518 number | +513.8% |
| 1978 | 2,855 number | -48.3% |
| 1979 | 2,385 number | -16.5% |
| 1980 | 444 number | -81.4% |
| 1981 | 162 number | -63.5% |
| 1982 | 63 number | -61.1% |
| 1983 | 39 number | -38.1% |
| 1984 | 4 number | -89.7% |
| 2007 | 29 number | +625.0% |
| 2008 | 11 number | -62.1% |
| 2009 | 18 number | +63.6% |
| 2016 | 6 number | -66.7% |
| 2017 | 9 number | +50.0% |
| 2018 | 7 number | -22.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,478 number | 20 number | 5,518 number | 8 |
| 1980s | 142.4 number | 4 number | 444 number | 5 |
| 2000s | 19.33 number | 11 number | 29 number | 3 |
| 2010s | 7.33 number | 6 number | 9 number | 3 |
Countries ranked near Singapore
- 161 Turks and Caicos Islands 9 number compare
- 162 Republic of Korea 8 number compare
- 162 Saint Kitts and Nevis 8 number compare
- 164 Liechtenstein 7 number compare
- 166 Bahrain 6 number compare
- 166 Malta 6 number compare
- 166 Montenegro 6 number compare
More education data for Singapore
- 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)
- 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 Singapore?
- Repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Singapore was 7 number in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Singapore?
- The highest recorded value was 5,518 number in 1977.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was 4 number in 1984.
- How does Singapore rank for repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes?
- Singapore ranks 164th out of 187 countries with data for 2018.
- Is repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Singapore?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.4%. 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 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.