Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes was 1,625 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Trinidad and Tobago, 1982–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Trinidad and Tobago recorded 1,625 for repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in 2023.
The figure is up 4.6% on the previous year and up 32.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 1,744 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 142, in 1985.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 71st of 154 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 6 of primary education, both sexes in Trinidad and Tobago, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 316 | — |
| 1985 | 142 | -55.1% |
| 1988 | 185 | +30.3% |
| 1991 | 198 | +7.0% |
| 1992 | 226 | +14.1% |
| 1993 | 332 | +46.9% |
| 1996 | 1,620 | +388.0% |
| 1997 | 1,744 | +7.7% |
| 1999 | 1,007 | -42.3% |
| 2000 | 1,577 | +56.6% |
| 2001 | 1,658 | +5.1% |
| 2003 | 1,059 | -36.1% |
| 2004 | 981 | -7.4% |
| 2005 | 1,093 | +11.4% |
| 2007 | 467 | -57.3% |
| 2008 | 1,115 | +138.8% |
| 2009 | 957 | -14.2% |
| 2010 | 1,228 | +28.3% |
| 2019 | 1,079 | -12.1% |
| 2020 | 1,308 | +21.2% |
| 2021 | 607 | -53.6% |
| 2022 | 1,553 | +155.8% |
| 2023 | 1,625 | +4.6% |
Trinidad and Tobago compared with similar countries
- Trinidad and Tobago's 1,625 is above the median for high income countries, which is 75, 21.7× the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Trinidad and Tobago's 1,625 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 706, 2.3× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Trinidad and Tobago changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | +388.0% | 332 | 1,620 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 214.33 | 142 | 316 | 3 |
| 1990s | 854.5 | 198 | 1,744 | 6 |
| 2000s | 1,113 | 467 | 1,658 | 8 |
| 2010s | 1,154 | 1,079 | 1,228 | 2 |
| 2020s | 1,273 | 607 | 1,625 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Trinidad and Tobago
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 6 of primary education, both sexes in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Trinidad and Tobago was 1,625 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 1,744 in 1997.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was 142 in 1985.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 71st out of 154 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.3%. 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 6 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release