Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands: Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both was 0.8% in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Solomon Islands, 1979–2019
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 Solomon Islands is 0.8%, measured in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.8% on the previous year and down 26.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Solomon Islands peaked at 1.1% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1999.
Solomon Islands ranks 121st of 190 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Solomon Islands, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 0.1% | — |
| 1999 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2001 | 0.0% | — |
| 2010 | 1.1% | — |
| 2011 | 1.0% | -10.5% |
| 2017 | 0.7% | -26.7% |
| 2018 | 0.8% | +17.3% |
| 2019 | 0.8% | -4.8% |
Solomon Islands compared with similar countries
- Solomon Islands's 0.8% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.3%, 15% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Solomon Islands's 0.8% is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.7%, 1.2× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 1 |
| 1990s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1 |
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1 |
| 2010s | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Solomon Islands
More education data for Solomon Islands
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 2,202 (2015)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 13 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 19,209 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 17,743 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 41,660 (2012)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 98,955 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.22 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1208 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Solomon Islands?
- Repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Solomon Islands was 0.8% in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 1.1% in 2010.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1999.
- How does Solomon Islands rank for repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both?
- Solomon Islands ranks 121st out of 190 countries with data for 2019.
- Is repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both rising or falling in Solomon Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Solomon Islands 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