Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Singapore
Singapore: Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes was 7 number in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Singapore, 1972–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
In 2018, repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Singapore stood at 7 number.
The figure is down 50.0% on the previous year and down 80.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Singapore peaked at 12,889 number in 1977 and was at its lowest, 2 number, in 1984.
Singapore ranks 143rd of 166 countries on this measure, 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 | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 2,259 number | — |
| 1973 | 2,293 number | +1.5% |
| 1974 | 2,198 number | -4.1% |
| 1975 | 2,302 number | +4.7% |
| 1976 | 3,713 number | +61.3% |
| 1977 | 12,889 number | +247.1% |
| 1978 | 6,927 number | -46.3% |
| 1979 | 3,900 number | -43.7% |
| 1980 | 4,957 number | +27.1% |
| 1981 | 5,921 number | +19.4% |
| 1982 | 59 number | -99.0% |
| 1983 | 4 number | -93.2% |
| 1984 | 2 number | -50.0% |
| 2007 | 34 number | +1600.0% |
| 2008 | 35 number | +2.9% |
| 2009 | 27 number | -22.9% |
| 2016 | 13 number | -51.9% |
| 2017 | 14 number | +7.7% |
| 2018 | 7 number | -50.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4,560 number | 2,198 number | 12,889 number | 8 |
| 1980s | 2,189 number | 2 number | 5,921 number | 5 |
| 2000s | 32 number | 27 number | 35 number | 3 |
| 2010s | 11.33 number | 7 number | 14 number | 3 |
Countries ranked near Singapore
- 141 Tonga 9 number compare
- 142 Montenegro 8 number compare
- 144 Andorra 6 number compare
- 144 Saint Kitts and Nevis 6 number compare
- 146 Turks and Caicos Islands 4 number compare
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 7 number in 2018, 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 number in 1977.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was 2 number in 1984.
- How does Singapore rank for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes?
- Singapore ranks 143rd out of 166 countries with data for 2018.
- Is repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Singapore?
- Over the last ten years it is down 80.0%. 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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Number of pupils in the specified grade who are enrolled in the same grade for a second (or further) year.