Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Singapore
Singapore: Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes was 326 number in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Singapore, 1972–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
Singapore recorded 326 number for repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.5% on the previous year and down 59.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Singapore peaked at 22,905 number in 1972 and was at its lowest, 309 number, in 2017.
Singapore ranks 93rd of 141 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 Singapore, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 22,905 number | — |
| 1973 | 19,091 number | -16.7% |
| 1974 | 19,674 number | +3.1% |
| 1975 | 20,256 number | +3.0% |
| 1976 | 21,211 number | +4.7% |
| 1977 | 21,404 number | +0.9% |
| 1978 | 12,324 number | -42.4% |
| 1979 | 8,926 number | -27.6% |
| 1980 | 8,826 number | -1.1% |
| 1981 | 5,073 number | -42.5% |
| 1982 | 5,007 number | -1.3% |
| 1983 | 3,554 number | -29.0% |
| 1984 | 2,664 number | -25.0% |
| 2007 | 864 number | -67.6% |
| 2008 | 809 number | -6.4% |
| 2009 | 1,023 number | +26.5% |
| 2016 | 330 number | -67.7% |
| 2017 | 309 number | -6.4% |
| 2018 | 326 number | +5.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 18,224 number | 8,926 number | 22,905 number | 8 |
| 1980s | 5,025 number | 2,664 number | 8,826 number | 5 |
| 2000s | 898.67 number | 809 number | 1,023 number | 3 |
| 2010s | 321.67 number | 309 number | 330 number | 3 |
Countries ranked near Singapore
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 6 of primary education, both sexes in Singapore?
- Repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Singapore was 326 number in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Singapore?
- The highest recorded value was 22,905 number in 1972.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was 309 number in 2017.
- How does Singapore rank for repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes?
- Singapore ranks 93rd out of 141 countries with data for 2018.
- Is repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Singapore?
- Over the last ten years it is down 59.7%. 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 6 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.