Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes was 2,772 number in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Sierra Leone, 1978–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
In 2019, repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Sierra Leone stood at 2,772 number. That is the lowest value across all 12 years on record.
The figure is down 23.5% on the previous year and down 88.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Sierra Leone peaked at 38,602 number in 2011 and was at its lowest, 2,772 number, in 2019.
Sierra Leone ranks 85th of 187 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 primary education, both sexes in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 5,001 number | — |
| 1982 | 8,861 number | +77.2% |
| 1983 | 9,081 number | +2.5% |
| 2007 | 24,422 number | +168.9% |
| 2011 | 38,602 number | +58.1% |
| 2012 | 28,242 number | -26.8% |
| 2013 | 31,328 number | +10.9% |
| 2015 | 29,925 number | -4.5% |
| 2016 | 15,210 number | -49.2% |
| 2017 | 16,727 number | +10.0% |
| 2018 | 3,623 number | -78.3% |
| 2019 | 2,772 number | -23.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5,001 number | 5,001 number | 5,001 number | 1 |
| 1980s | 8,971 number | 8,861 number | 9,081 number | 2 |
| 2000s | 24,422 number | 24,422 number | 24,422 number | 1 |
| 2010s | 20,804 number | 2,772 number | 38,602 number | 8 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
- 82 Saudi Arabia 2,950 number compare
- 83 Poland 2,863 number compare
- 84 Russian Federation 2,790 number compare
- 86 Equatorial Guinea 2,716 number compare
- 87 Belgium 2,699 number compare
- 88 Panama 2,654 number compare
More education data for Sierra Leone
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 38,043 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 73,295 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 85,708 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 92,723 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.16 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.07 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.52 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.2393 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Sierra Leone?
- Repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Sierra Leone was 2,772 number in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 38,602 number in 2011.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,772 number in 2019.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes?
- Sierra Leone ranks 85th out of 187 countries with data for 2019.
- Is repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 88.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 3 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.