Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Ghana
Ghana: Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes was 11,499 number in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Ghana, 1971–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
In 2018, repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Ghana stood at 11,499 number.
That represents a change of up 5.0% on the previous year and down 58.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Ghana peaked at 27,950 number in 2008 and was at its lowest, 1,947 number, in 1978.
That places Ghana 43rd out of 166 countries with data for 2018, putting it 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 Ghana, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 3,511 number | — |
| 1972 | 3,404 number | -3.0% |
| 1974 | 2,424 number | -28.8% |
| 1975 | 2,031 number | -16.2% |
| 1976 | 2,030 number | -0.0% |
| 1977 | 1,952 number | -3.8% |
| 1978 | 1,947 number | -0.3% |
| 1979 | 1,975 number | +1.4% |
| 1980 | 2,330 number | +18.0% |
| 1981 | 2,350 number | +0.9% |
| 1991 | 4,150 number | +76.6% |
| 1992 | 5,328 number | +28.4% |
| 1999 | 11,558 number | +116.9% |
| 2000 | 14,473 number | +25.2% |
| 2001 | 13,714 number | -5.2% |
| 2002 | 19,578 number | +42.8% |
| 2003 | 15,959 number | -18.5% |
| 2004 | 16,346 number | +2.4% |
| 2005 | 18,439 number | +12.8% |
| 2007 | 25,839 number | +40.1% |
| 2008 | 27,950 number | +8.2% |
| 2009 | 15,926 number | -43.0% |
| 2011 | 12,001 number | -24.6% |
| 2012 | 15,056 number | +25.5% |
| 2013 | 14,782 number | -1.8% |
| 2014 | 12,689 number | -14.2% |
| 2015 | 11,649 number | -8.2% |
| 2017 | 10,951 number | -6.0% |
| 2018 | 11,499 number | +5.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2,409 number | 1,947 number | 3,511 number | 8 |
| 1980s | 2,340 number | 2,330 number | 2,350 number | 2 |
| 1990s | 7,012 number | 4,150 number | 11,558 number | 3 |
| 2000s | 18,692 number | 13,714 number | 27,950 number | 9 |
| 2010s | 12,661 number | 10,951 number | 15,056 number | 7 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
More education data for Ghana
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 174,414 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 39,902 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 949,095 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 913,117 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.33 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.98 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.6567 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1448 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Ghana?
- Repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Ghana was 11,499 number in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 27,950 number in 2008.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,947 number in 1978.
- How does Ghana rank for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes?
- Ghana ranks 43rd out of 166 countries with data for 2018.
- Is repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 58.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana 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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Number of pupils in the specified grade who are enrolled in the same grade for a second (or further) year.