Repeaters in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Repeaters in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 2,446 number in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Sri Lanka, 1970–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
In 2017, repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Sri Lanka stood at 2,446 number.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.0% on the previous year and down 24.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Sri Lanka peaked at 18,796 number in 1973 and was at its lowest, 1,031 number, in 1974.
Sri Lanka ranks 74th of 174 countries on this measure, 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 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 18,495 number | — |
| 1971 | 12,769 number | -31.0% |
| 1972 | 13,583 number | +6.4% |
| 1973 | 18,796 number | +38.4% |
| 1974 | 1,031 number | -94.5% |
| 1975 | 11,274 number | +993.5% |
| 1976 | 8,007 number | -29.0% |
| 1977 | 8,171 number | +2.0% |
| 1979 | 11,535 number | +41.2% |
| 1980 | 7,844 number | -32.0% |
| 1981 | 9,213 number | +17.5% |
| 1982 | 9,305 number | +1.0% |
| 1983 | 9,366 number | +0.7% |
| 1984 | 9,015 number | -3.7% |
| 1985 | 8,238 number | -8.6% |
| 1986 | 8,537 number | +3.6% |
| 1987 | 12,267 number | +43.7% |
| 1989 | 9,053 number | -26.2% |
| 1990 | 10,384 number | +14.7% |
| 1991 | 10,656 number | +2.6% |
| 1992 | 10,861 number | +1.9% |
| 1998 | 10,612 number | -2.3% |
| 2001 | 3,597 number | -66.1% |
| 2002 | 2,667 number | -25.9% |
| 2003 | 2,647 number | -0.7% |
| 2005 | 3,064 number | +15.8% |
| 2006 | 3,567 number | +16.4% |
| 2007 | 3,218 number | -9.8% |
| 2009 | 3,580 number | +11.2% |
| 2010 | 3,179 number | -11.2% |
| 2011 | 3,536 number | +11.2% |
| 2012 | 3,048 number | -13.8% |
| 2013 | 3,445 number | +13.0% |
| 2014 | 3,515 number | +2.0% |
| 2015 | 3,448 number | -1.9% |
| 2016 | 2,781 number | -19.3% |
| 2017 | 2,446 number | -12.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11,518 number | 1,031 number | 18,796 number | 9 |
| 1980s | 9,204 number | 7,844 number | 12,267 number | 9 |
| 1990s | 10,628 number | 10,384 number | 10,861 number | 4 |
| 2000s | 3,191 number | 2,647 number | 3,597 number | 7 |
| 2010s | 3,175 number | 2,446 number | 3,536 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 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Sri Lanka?
- Repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Sri Lanka was 2,446 number in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 18,796 number in 1973.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,031 number in 1974.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Sri Lanka ranks 74th out of 174 countries with data for 2017.
- Is repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.0%. 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 3 of lower secondary general 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.