Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) was 33,681 number in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Sierra Leone, 1978–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
In 2019, repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Sierra Leone stood at 33,681 number.
The figure is up 65.9% on the previous year and down 74.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Sierra Leone peaked at 186,905 number in 2011 and was at its lowest, 20,300 number, in 2018.
Sierra Leone ranks 67th of 190 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 Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 34,250 number | — |
| 1982 | 50,518 number | +47.5% |
| 1983 | 51,700 number | +2.3% |
| 2007 | 131,464 number | +154.3% |
| 2011 | 186,905 number | +42.2% |
| 2012 | 176,235 number | -5.7% |
| 2013 | 178,597 number | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 181,908 number | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 82,781 number | -54.5% |
| 2017 | 92,100 number | +11.3% |
| 2018 | 20,300 number | -78.0% |
| 2019 | 33,681 number | +65.9% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 33,681 number is below the median for low income countries, which is 240,542 number, 14% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 33,681 number is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 146,224 number, 23% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 34,250 number | 34,250 number | 34,250 number | 1 |
| 1980s | 51,109 number | 50,518 number | 51,700 number | 2 |
| 2000s | 131,464 number | 131,464 number | 131,464 number | 1 |
| 2010s | 119,063 number | 20,300 number | 186,905 number | 8 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
More education data for Sierra Leone
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 97.5 (2012)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 97.37 (2023)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 38,043 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 73,295 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 85,708 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 92,723 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.16 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.07 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.52 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Sierra Leone?
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Sierra Leone was 33,681 number in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 186,905 number in 2011.
- What is the lowest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 20,300 number in 2018.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes?
- Sierra Leone ranks 67th out of 190 countries with data for 2019.
- Is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 74.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone 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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Number of pupils enrolled in the same grade for a second (or further) year.