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 1,228 number in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Trinidad and Tobago, 1982–2010
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
In 2010, repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Trinidad and Tobago stood at 1,228 number.
The figure is up 28.3% on the previous year and down 22.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 1,744 number in 1997 and was at its lowest, 142 number, in 1985.
That places Trinidad and Tobago 80th out of 141 countries with data for 2010, 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 6 of primary education, both sexes in Trinidad and Tobago, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 316 number | — |
| 1985 | 142 number | -55.1% |
| 1988 | 185 number | +30.3% |
| 1991 | 198 number | +7.0% |
| 1992 | 226 number | +14.1% |
| 1993 | 332 number | +46.9% |
| 1996 | 1,620 number | +388.0% |
| 1997 | 1,744 number | +7.7% |
| 1999 | 1,007 number | -42.3% |
| 2000 | 1,577 number | +56.6% |
| 2001 | 1,658 number | +5.1% |
| 2003 | 1,059 number | -36.1% |
| 2004 | 981 number | -7.4% |
| 2005 | 1,093 number | +11.4% |
| 2007 | 467 number | -57.3% |
| 2008 | 1,115 number | +138.8% |
| 2009 | 957 number | -14.2% |
| 2010 | 1,228 number | +28.3% |
Trinidad and Tobago compared with similar countries
- Trinidad and Tobago's 1,228 number is above the median for high income countries, which is 70 number, 17.5× the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Trinidad and Tobago's 1,228 number is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 834.5 number, 1.5× the median. (34 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 number | 1,620 number |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 214.33 number | 142 number | 316 number | 3 |
| 1990s | 854.5 number | 198 number | 1,744 number | 6 |
| 2000s | 1,113 number | 467 number | 1,658 number | 8 |
| 2010s | 1,228 number | 1,228 number | 1,228 number | 1 |
Countries ranked near Trinidad and Tobago
- 77 Equatorial Guinea 1,362 number
- 78 Botswana 1,249 number compare
- 79 Timor-Leste 1,246 number
- 81 United Arab Emirates 1,024 number compare
- 82 Paraguay 1,021 number compare
- 83 Cape Verde 916 number compare
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 1,228 number in 2010, 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 number 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 number in 1985.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 80th out of 141 countries with data for 2010.
- Is repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.1%. 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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Number of pupils in the specified grade who are enrolled in the same grade for a second (or further) year.