Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia: Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes was 9 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Saint Lucia, 1983–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Saint Lucia is 9, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 69.0% on the previous year and down 25.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Saint Lucia peaked at 178 in 1984 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
That places Saint Lucia 147th out of 180 countries with data for 2024, 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 Saint Lucia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 77 | — |
| 1984 | 178 | +131.2% |
| 1990 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 31 | — |
| 2003 | 41 | +32.3% |
| 2004 | 40 | -2.4% |
| 2005 | 54 | +35.0% |
| 2006 | 21 | -61.1% |
| 2007 | 29 | +38.1% |
| 2008 | 10 | -65.5% |
| 2009 | 26 | +160.0% |
| 2010 | 11 | -57.7% |
| 2011 | 21 | +90.9% |
| 2012 | 14 | -33.3% |
| 2013 | 12 | -14.3% |
| 2014 | 12 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 17 | +41.7% |
| 2016 | 14 | -17.6% |
| 2017 | 13 | -7.1% |
| 2018 | 19 | +46.2% |
| 2019 | 15 | -21.1% |
| 2020 | 7 | -53.3% |
| 2021 | 30 | +328.6% |
| 2022 | 29 | -3.3% |
| 2023 | 29 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 9 | -69.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 127.5 | 77 | 178 | 2 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2000s | 31.5 | 10 | 54 | 8 |
| 2010s | 14.8 | 11 | 21 | 10 |
| 2020s | 20.8 | 7 | 30 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Saint Lucia
- 146 Luxembourg 10 compare
- 148 British Virgin Islands 7 compare
- 149 Palau 6 compare
- 150 Malta 5 compare
- 150 Tonga 5 compare
More education data for Saint Lucia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1,037 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 390 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1,455 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1,482 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 10,378 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 14,257 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -4.55 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0793 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Saint Lucia?
- Repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Saint Lucia was 9 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Saint Lucia?
- The highest recorded value was 178 in 1984.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Saint Lucia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does Saint Lucia rank for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes?
- Saint Lucia ranks 147th out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Saint Lucia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saint Lucia 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