Repeaters in Grade 7 of primary education, both sexes in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: Repeaters in Grade 7 of primary education, both sexes was 1,171 number in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 7 of primary education, both sexes in Trinidad and Tobago, 1982–2010
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 7 of primary education, both sexes in Trinidad and Tobago is 1,171 number, measured in 2010.
The figure is up 10.5% on the previous year and down 80.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 7 of primary education, both sexes in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 6,155 number in 1985 and was at its lowest, 325 number, in 2007.
That places Trinidad and Tobago 11th out of 32 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 7 of primary education, both sexes in Trinidad and Tobago, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 3,998 number | — |
| 1985 | 6,155 number | +54.0% |
| 1988 | 3,421 number | -44.4% |
| 1991 | 3,582 number | +4.7% |
| 1992 | 3,523 number | -1.6% |
| 1993 | 4,086 number | +16.0% |
| 1996 | 2,967 number | -27.4% |
| 1997 | 2,695 number | -9.2% |
| 1999 | 2,960 number | +9.8% |
| 2000 | 6,086 number | +105.6% |
| 2001 | 408 number | -93.3% |
| 2003 | 488 number | +19.6% |
| 2004 | 646 number | +32.4% |
| 2005 | 674 number | +4.3% |
| 2007 | 325 number | -51.8% |
| 2008 | 1,360 number | +318.5% |
| 2009 | 1,060 number | -22.1% |
| 2010 | 1,171 number | +10.5% |
Trinidad and Tobago compared with similar countries
- Trinidad and Tobago's 1,171 number is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 10.5 number, 111.5× the median. (10 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Repeaters in Grade 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +318.5% | 325 number | 1,360 number |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4,525 number | 3,421 number | 6,155 number | 3 |
| 1990s | 3,302 number | 2,695 number | 4,086 number | 6 |
| 2000s | 1,381 number | 325 number | 6,086 number | 8 |
| 2010s | 1,171 number | 1,171 number | 1,171 number | 1 |
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 7 of primary education, both sexes in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Repeaters in grade 7 of primary education, both sexes in Trinidad and Tobago was 1,171 number in 2010, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 7 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 6,155 number in 1985.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 7 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was 325 number in 2007.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for repeaters in grade 7 of primary education, both sexes?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 11th out of 32 countries with data for 2010.
- Is repeaters in grade 7 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Over the last ten years it is down 80.8%. 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 7 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.