Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda: Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both was 5.0% in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Antigua and Barbuda, 1999–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Antigua and Barbuda recorded 5.0% for repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 38.3% on the previous year and down 68.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Antigua and Barbuda peaked at 15.8% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1999.
That places Antigua and Barbuda 61st out of 190 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Antigua and Barbuda, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 0.0% | — |
| 2008 | 15.8% | — |
| 2009 | 6.2% | -60.9% |
| 2012 | 11.6% | +87.5% |
| 2013 | 9.1% | -21.7% |
| 2014 | 8.5% | -6.4% |
| 2015 | 5.7% | -32.3% |
| 2017 | 8.1% | +41.8% |
| 2018 | 5.0% | -38.3% |
Antigua and Barbuda compared with similar countries
- Antigua and Barbuda's 5.0% is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.0%, 4.8× the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Antigua and Barbuda's 5.0% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3.7%, 1.4× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1 |
| 2000s | 11.0% | 6.2% | 15.8% | 2 |
| 2010s | 8.0% | 5.0% | 11.6% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Antigua and Barbuda
- 58 Egypt 5.9% compare
- 59 Zambia 5.8% compare
- 60 Macau, China 5.4% compare
- 62 Syrian Arab Republic 5.0% compare
- 63 Cameroon 4.8% compare
- 64 Sierra Leone 4.7% compare
More education data for Antigua and Barbuda
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 865 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 188 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 987 (2018)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1,063 (2018)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 7,160 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 8,720 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -9.86 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0934 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Antigua and Barbuda?
- Repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Antigua and Barbuda was 5.0% in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Antigua and Barbuda?
- The highest recorded value was 15.8% in 2008.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Antigua and Barbuda?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1999.
- How does Antigua and Barbuda rank for repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both?
- Antigua and Barbuda ranks 61st out of 190 countries with data for 2018.
- Is repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both rising or falling in Antigua and Barbuda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 68.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Antigua and Barbuda data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release