Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) in Singapore
Singapore: Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) was 336 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Singapore, 1972–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Singapore recorded 336 for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 24 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.2% on the previous year and down 12.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Singapore peaked at 63,959 in 1977 and was at its lowest, 336, in 2023.
Singapore ranks 150th of 205 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 primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) in Singapore, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 29,706 | — |
| 1973 | 25,404 | -14.5% |
| 1974 | 25,647 | +1.0% |
| 1975 | 25,758 | +0.4% |
| 1976 | 31,101 | +20.7% |
| 1977 | 63,959 | +105.6% |
| 1978 | 37,375 | -41.6% |
| 1979 | 24,839 | -33.5% |
| 1980 | 19,309 | -22.3% |
| 1981 | 11,535 | -40.3% |
| 1982 | 5,451 | -52.7% |
| 1983 | 3,668 | -32.7% |
| 1984 | 3,257 | -11.2% |
| 2007 | 1,040 | -68.1% |
| 2008 | 928 | -10.8% |
| 2009 | 1,160 | +25.0% |
| 2016 | 385 | -66.8% |
| 2017 | 368 | -4.4% |
| 2018 | 363 | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 413 | +13.8% |
| 2020 | 394 | -4.6% |
| 2021 | 408 | +3.6% |
| 2022 | 362 | -11.3% |
| 2023 | 336 | -7.2% |
Singapore compared with similar countries
- Singapore's 336 is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,074, 31% of the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Singapore's 336 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 397, 85% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 32,974 | 24,839 | 63,959 | 8 |
| 1980s | 8,644 | 3,257 | 19,309 | 5 |
| 2000s | 1,043 | 928 | 1,160 | 3 |
| 2010s | 382.25 | 363 | 413 | 4 |
| 2020s | 375 | 336 | 408 | 4 |
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 primary education, all grades, both sexes in Singapore?
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Singapore was 336 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Singapore?
- The highest recorded value was 63,959 in 1977.
- What is the lowest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was 336 in 2023.
- How does Singapore rank for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes?
- Singapore ranks 150th out of 205 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes rising or falling in Singapore?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.7%. 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 primary education, all grades, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release