Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes was 5,027 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Sierra Leone, 1978–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Sierra Leone is 5,027, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 32.5% on the previous year and down 73.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Sierra Leone peaked at 27,862 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 1,419, in 2019.
Sierra Leone ranks 57th of 180 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 5 of primary education, both sexes in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 3,303 | — |
| 1982 | 5,605 | +69.7% |
| 1983 | 5,736 | +2.3% |
| 2007 | 15,791 | +175.3% |
| 2011 | 27,862 | +76.4% |
| 2012 | 16,984 | -39.0% |
| 2013 | 19,010 | +11.9% |
| 2015 | 18,224 | -4.1% |
| 2016 | 9,851 | -45.9% |
| 2017 | 10,663 | +8.2% |
| 2018 | 3,023 | -71.6% |
| 2019 | 1,419 | -53.1% |
| 2020 | 1,765 | +24.4% |
| 2021 | 2,503 | +41.8% |
| 2022 | 5,512 | +120.2% |
| 2023 | 3,794 | -31.2% |
| 2024 | 5,027 | +32.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3,303 | 3,303 | 3,303 | 1 |
| 1980s | 5,670 | 5,605 | 5,736 | 2 |
| 2000s | 15,791 | 15,791 | 15,791 | 1 |
| 2010s | 13,380 | 1,419 | 27,862 | 8 |
| 2020s | 3,720 | 1,765 | 5,512 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
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 5 of primary education, both sexes in Sierra Leone?
- Repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Sierra Leone was 5,027 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 27,862 in 2011.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,419 in 2019.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes?
- Sierra Leone ranks 57th out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 73.6%. 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 5 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release