Repeaters in Grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Gambia
Gambia: Repeaters in Grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 93 number in 1987. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Gambia, 1974–1987
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
In 1987, repeaters in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Gambia stood at 93 number.
The figure is up 102.2% on the previous year and up 38.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Gambia peaked at 184 number in 1984 and was at its lowest, 16 number, in 1974.
That places Gambia 67th out of 84 countries with data for 1987, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repeaters in Grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Gambia, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 16 number | — |
| 1976 | 27 number | +68.8% |
| 1977 | 67 number | +148.1% |
| 1978 | 113 number | +68.7% |
| 1979 | 61 number | -46.0% |
| 1980 | 42 number | -31.1% |
| 1981 | 82 number | +95.2% |
| 1982 | 75 number | -8.5% |
| 1983 | 122 number | +62.7% |
| 1984 | 184 number | +50.8% |
| 1985 | 142 number | -22.8% |
| 1986 | 46 number | -67.6% |
| 1987 | 93 number | +102.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 56.8 number | 16 number | 113 number | 5 |
| 1980s | 98.25 number | 42 number | 184 number | 8 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
More education data for Gambia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 12,452 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 16,389 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 71,238 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 77,061 (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 369,783 (2021)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 442,901 (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.4 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1569 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Gambia?
- Repeaters in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Gambia was 93 number in 1987, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 184 number in 1984.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 16 number in 1974.
- How does Gambia rank for repeaters in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Gambia ranks 67th out of 84 countries with data for 1987.
- Is repeaters in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 4 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.