Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Singapore
Singapore: Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes was 8 number in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Singapore, 1972–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Singapore is 8 number, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 60.0% on the previous year and down 50.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Singapore peaked at 11,767 number in 1977 and was at its lowest, 2 number, in 1983.
That places Singapore 163rd out of 187 countries with data for 2018, 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 primary education, both sexes in Singapore, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 2,352 number | — |
| 1973 | 2,043 number | -13.1% |
| 1974 | 2,062 number | +0.9% |
| 1975 | 1,837 number | -10.9% |
| 1976 | 3,004 number | +63.5% |
| 1977 | 11,767 number | +291.7% |
| 1978 | 7,162 number | -39.1% |
| 1979 | 4,099 number | -42.8% |
| 1980 | 4,455 number | +8.7% |
| 1981 | 214 number | -95.2% |
| 1982 | 37 number | -82.7% |
| 1983 | 2 number | -94.6% |
| 1984 | 3 number | +50.0% |
| 2007 | 33 number | +1000.0% |
| 2008 | 16 number | -51.5% |
| 2009 | 13 number | -18.8% |
| 2016 | 9 number | -30.8% |
| 2017 | 5 number | -44.4% |
| 2018 | 8 number | +60.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4,291 number | 1,837 number | 11,767 number | 8 |
| 1980s | 942.2 number | 2 number | 4,455 number | 5 |
| 2000s | 20.67 number | 13 number | 33 number | 3 |
| 2010s | 7.33 number | 5 number | 9 number | 3 |
Countries ranked near Singapore
- 162 Bosnia and Herzegovina 9 number compare
- 164 Tonga 7 number compare
- 165 Andorra 6 number compare
- 166 Saint Kitts and Nevis 4 number compare
- 166 Turks and Caicos Islands 4 number compare
- 166 Uzbekistan 4 number compare
More education data for Singapore
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 13,601 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 336 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 9,429 (1989)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 8,429 (1989)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 163,746 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 238,816 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.4 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0404 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Singapore?
- Repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Singapore was 8 number in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Singapore?
- The highest recorded value was 11,767 number in 1977.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was 2 number in 1983.
- How does Singapore rank for repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes?
- Singapore ranks 163rd out of 187 countries with data for 2018.
- Is repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Singapore?
- Over the last ten years it is down 50.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Singapore 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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Number of pupils in the specified grade who are enrolled in the same grade for a second (or further) year.