Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes was 3,220 number in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Sri Lanka, 1970–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
Sri Lanka recorded 3,220 number for repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in 2017.
The figure is up 5.1% on the previous year and up 46.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Sri Lanka peaked at 85,791 number in 1972 and was at its lowest, 2,118 number, in 2005.
That places Sri Lanka 87th out of 187 countries with data for 2017, 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 Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 78,602 number | — |
| 1972 | 85,791 number | +9.1% |
| 1974 | 61,882 number | -27.9% |
| 1975 | 40,812 number | -34.0% |
| 1976 | 40,002 number | -2.0% |
| 1977 | 41,815 number | +4.5% |
| 1978 | 46,200 number | +10.5% |
| 1979 | 62,802 number | +35.9% |
| 1980 | 41,356 number | -34.1% |
| 1981 | 40,467 number | -2.1% |
| 1982 | 41,698 number | +3.0% |
| 1983 | 39,031 number | -6.4% |
| 1984 | 38,527 number | -1.3% |
| 1985 | 33,850 number | -12.1% |
| 1986 | 35,420 number | +4.6% |
| 1987 | 39,874 number | +12.6% |
| 1989 | 36,866 number | -7.5% |
| 1990 | 39,406 number | +6.9% |
| 1991 | 36,112 number | -8.4% |
| 1992 | 31,824 number | -11.9% |
| 1998 | 18,982 number | -40.4% |
| 2001 | 3,333 number | -82.4% |
| 2002 | 2,415 number | -27.5% |
| 2003 | 2,273 number | -5.9% |
| 2005 | 2,118 number | -6.8% |
| 2006 | 2,771 number | +30.8% |
| 2007 | 2,198 number | -20.7% |
| 2008 | 2,409 number | +9.6% |
| 2009 | 2,734 number | +13.5% |
| 2010 | 2,477 number | -9.4% |
| 2011 | 2,399 number | -3.1% |
| 2012 | 2,580 number | +7.5% |
| 2013 | 2,661 number | +3.1% |
| 2014 | 3,369 number | +26.6% |
| 2015 | 3,399 number | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 3,065 number | -9.8% |
| 2017 | 3,220 number | +5.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 57,238 number | 40,002 number | 85,791 number | 8 |
| 1980s | 38,565 number | 33,850 number | 41,698 number | 9 |
| 1990s | 31,581 number | 18,982 number | 39,406 number | 4 |
| 2000s | 2,531 number | 2,118 number | 3,333 number | 8 |
| 2010s | 2,896 number | 2,399 number | 3,399 number | 8 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
More education data for Sri Lanka
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 155,543 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 224,799 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 214,300 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.54 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.58 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -2.89 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0715 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Sri Lanka?
- Repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Sri Lanka was 3,220 number in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 85,791 number in 1972.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,118 number in 2005.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes?
- Sri Lanka ranks 87th out of 187 countries with data for 2017.
- Is repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka 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.