Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes was 20,018 in 1986. ▼ Falling
Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Sri Lanka, 1978–1986
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Sri Lanka is 20,018, measured in 1986.
The figure is down 6.3% on the previous year and up 1.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Sri Lanka peaked at 27,286 in 1983 and was at its lowest, 19,734, in 1978.
That places Sri Lanka 27th out of 154 countries with data for 1986, putting it in the top quarter.
Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 19,734 | — |
| 1979 | 26,281 | +33.2% |
| 1980 | 23,965 | -8.8% |
| 1981 | 25,874 | +8.0% |
| 1982 | 24,831 | -4.0% |
| 1983 | 27,286 | +9.9% |
| 1984 | 24,178 | -11.4% |
| 1985 | 21,365 | -11.6% |
| 1986 | 20,018 | -6.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 23,008 | 19,734 | 26,281 | 2 |
| 1980s | 23,931 | 20,018 | 27,286 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
- 24 Zambia 21,750 compare
- 25 Mozambique 21,458
- 26 Belgium 20,228 compare
- 28 Haiti 18,454 compare
- 29 Central African Republic 17,383 compare
- 30 Sudan 16,594
More education data for Sri Lanka
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 155,543 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 224,799 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 214,300 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.54 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.58 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -2.89 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0715 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Sri Lanka?
- Repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Sri Lanka was 20,018 in 1986, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 27,286 in 1983.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 19,734 in 1978.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes?
- Sri Lanka ranks 27th out of 154 countries with data for 1986.
- Is repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 6 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