Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes was 1,144 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Trinidad and Tobago, 1982–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Trinidad and Tobago is 1,144, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 37.2% on the previous year and up 7.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 1,618 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 64, in 1985.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 92nd of 183 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 Trinidad and Tobago, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 105 | — |
| 1985 | 64 | -39.0% |
| 1988 | 155 | +142.2% |
| 1991 | 190 | +22.6% |
| 1992 | 163 | -14.2% |
| 1993 | 214 | +31.3% |
| 1996 | 990 | +362.6% |
| 1997 | 796 | -19.6% |
| 1999 | 502 | -36.9% |
| 2000 | 1,062 | +111.6% |
| 2001 | 1,618 | +52.4% |
| 2003 | 876 | -45.9% |
| 2004 | 927 | +5.8% |
| 2005 | 836 | -9.8% |
| 2007 | 475 | -43.2% |
| 2008 | 927 | +95.2% |
| 2009 | 809 | -12.7% |
| 2010 | 1,063 | +31.4% |
| 2019 | 644 | -39.4% |
| 2020 | 961 | +49.2% |
| 2021 | 358 | -62.7% |
| 2022 | 834 | +133.0% |
| 2023 | 1,144 | +37.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 108 | 64 | 155 | 3 |
| 1990s | 475.83 | 163 | 990 | 6 |
| 2000s | 941.25 | 475 | 1,618 | 8 |
| 2010s | 853.5 | 644 | 1,063 | 2 |
| 2020s | 824.25 | 358 | 1,144 | 4 |
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More education data for Trinidad and Tobago
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 7,950 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 8,036 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 12,546 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 12,926 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 91,195 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 126,491 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.94 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0924 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Trinidad and Tobago was 1,144 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 1,618 in 2001.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was 64 in 1985.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 92nd out of 183 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Trinidad and Tobago 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