Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Jamaica
Jamaica: Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes was 353 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
353
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
121st
of 202 countries
All-time high
7,299
in 2000
All-time low
212
in 2019
Years of data
33
1976–2024
Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Jamaica, 1976–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Jamaica recorded 353 for repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in 2024.
That represents a change of down 38.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Jamaica peaked at 7,299 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 212, in 2019.
That places Jamaica 121st out of 202 countries with data for 2024, 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 4 of primary education, both sexes in Jamaica, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 1,331 | — |
| 1977 | 1,721 | +29.3% |
| 1979 | 1,153 | -33.0% |
| 1980 | 1,100 | -4.6% |
| 1981 | 1,101 | +0.1% |
| 1984 | 1,286 | +16.8% |
| 1985 | 1,345 | +4.6% |
| 1986 | 791 | -41.2% |
| 1987 | 876 | +10.7% |
| 1988 | 771 | -12.0% |
| 1989 | 623 | -19.2% |
| 1990 | 874 | +40.3% |
| 1991 | 695 | -20.5% |
| 1993 | 743 | +6.9% |
| 2000 | 7,299 | +882.4% |
| 2001 | 6,472 | -11.3% |
| 2002 | 4,346 | -32.8% |
| 2004 | 2,261 | -48.0% |
| 2007 | 1,473 | -34.9% |
| 2009 | 1,067 | -27.6% |
| 2010 | 581 | -45.5% |
| 2011 | 581 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 547 | -5.9% |
| 2013 | 449 | -17.9% |
| 2014 | 573 | +27.6% |
| 2015 | 499 | -12.9% |
| 2016 | 366 | -26.7% |
| 2017 | 296 | -19.1% |
| 2018 | 320 | +8.1% |
| 2019 | 212 | -33.8% |
| 2020 | 213 | +0.5% |
| 2023 | 353 | +65.7% |
| 2024 | 353 | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,402 | 1,153 | 1,721 | 3 |
| 1980s | 986.62 | 623 | 1,345 | 8 |
| 1990s | 770.67 | 695 | 874 | 3 |
| 2000s | 3,820 | 1,067 | 7,299 | 6 |
| 2010s | 442.4 | 212 | 581 | 10 |
| 2020s | 306.33 | 213 | 353 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
- 118 Djibouti 416 compare
- 119 Azerbaijan 399 compare
- 120 Hong Kong, China 387 compare
- 122 Qatar 297 compare
- 123 Martinique 280 compare
- 124 Bulgaria 278 compare
More education data for Jamaica
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 11,043 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 4,597 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 52,983 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 51,265 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 177,095 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 211,097 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 8.14 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0744 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Jamaica?
- Repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Jamaica was 353 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 7,299 in 2000.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 212 in 2019.
- How does Jamaica rank for repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes?
- Jamaica ranks 121st out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 38.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release