Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both was 4.7% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Sierra Leone, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Sierra Leone is 4.7%, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 14.2% on the previous year and down 51.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Sierra Leone peaked at 20.1% in 1973 and was at its lowest, 0.8%, in 2017.
That places Sierra Leone 64th out of 190 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 13.5% | — |
| 1972 | 16.9% | +25.1% |
| 1973 | 20.1% | +18.6% |
| 1977 | 17.6% | -12.4% |
| 1978 | 19.1% | +8.8% |
| 2011 | 9.1% | -52.4% |
| 2012 | 9.6% | +5.3% |
| 2015 | 4.9% | -49.4% |
| 2016 | 4.8% | -2.0% |
| 2017 | 0.8% | -82.9% |
| 2019 | 2.8% | +245.5% |
| 2022 | 4.1% | +45.5% |
| 2023 | 4.7% | +14.2% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 4.7% is below the median for low income countries, which is 10.9%, 43% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 4.7% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 10.9%, 43% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Sierra Leone 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +245.5% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 17.4% | 13.5% | 20.1% | 5 |
| 2010s | 5.3% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 6 |
| 2020s | 4.4% | 4.1% | 4.7% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
- 61 Antigua and Barbuda 5.0% compare
- 62 Syrian Arab Republic 5.0% compare
- 63 Cameroon 4.8% compare
- 65 Mauritania 4.6% compare
- 66 Afghanistan 4.4% compare
- 67 Kenya 4.4% compare
More education data for Sierra Leone
- 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)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.2393 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Sierra Leone?
- Repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Sierra Leone was 4.7% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 20.1% in 1973.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.8% in 2017.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both?
- Sierra Leone ranks 64th out of 190 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 51.2%. 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 Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release