Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Singapore
Singapore: Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes was 2 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Singapore, 1972–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Singapore stood at 2. That is the lowest value across all 24 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 83.3% on the previous year and down 84.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Singapore peaked at 12,889 in 1977 and was at its lowest, 2, in 1984.
That places Singapore 153rd out of 180 countries with data for 2023, 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 5 of primary education, both sexes in Singapore, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 2,259 | — |
| 1973 | 2,293 | +1.5% |
| 1974 | 2,198 | -4.1% |
| 1975 | 2,302 | +4.7% |
| 1976 | 3,713 | +61.3% |
| 1977 | 12,889 | +247.1% |
| 1978 | 6,927 | -46.3% |
| 1979 | 3,900 | -43.7% |
| 1980 | 4,957 | +27.1% |
| 1981 | 5,921 | +19.4% |
| 1982 | 59 | -99.0% |
| 1983 | 4 | -93.2% |
| 1984 | 2 | -50.0% |
| 2007 | 34 | +1600.0% |
| 2008 | 35 | +2.9% |
| 2009 | 27 | -22.9% |
| 2016 | 13 | -51.9% |
| 2017 | 14 | +7.7% |
| 2018 | 7 | -50.0% |
| 2019 | 13 | +85.7% |
| 2020 | 2 | -84.6% |
| 2021 | 9 | +350.0% |
| 2022 | 12 | +33.3% |
| 2023 | 2 | -83.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4,560 | 2,198 | 12,889 | 8 |
| 1980s | 2,189 | 2 | 5,921 | 5 |
| 2000s | 32 | 27 | 35 | 3 |
| 2010s | 11.75 | 7 | 14 | 4 |
| 2020s | 6.25 | 2 | 12 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Singapore
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 5 of primary education, both sexes in Singapore?
- Repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Singapore was 2 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Singapore?
- The highest recorded value was 12,889 in 1977.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was 2 in 1984.
- How does Singapore rank for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes?
- Singapore ranks 153rd out of 180 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Singapore?
- Over the last ten years it is down 84.6%. 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 5 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release