Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis: Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both was 0.5% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Saint Kitts and Nevis, 2000–2021
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 Saint Kitts and Nevis is 0.5%, measured in 2021.
The figure is down 39.2% on the previous year and down 74.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Saint Kitts and Nevis peaked at 5.3% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2000.
That places Saint Kitts and Nevis 135th out of 190 countries with data for 2021, 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 Saint Kitts and Nevis, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.0% | — |
| 2002 | 0.9% | — |
| 2003 | 2.4% | +152.4% |
| 2007 | 3.5% | +45.5% |
| 2008 | 0.2% | -94.0% |
| 2009 | 1.3% | +542.0% |
| 2010 | 1.8% | +35.2% |
| 2013 | 1.6% | -14.0% |
| 2014 | 2.8% | +80.1% |
| 2015 | 3.4% | +21.0% |
| 2016 | 5.3% | +54.7% |
| 2017 | 3.8% | -27.5% |
| 2019 | 0.8% | -79.7% |
| 2021 | 0.5% | -39.2% |
Saint Kitts and Nevis compared with similar countries
- Saint Kitts and Nevis's 0.5% is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.0%, 45% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Saint Kitts and Nevis's 0.5% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3.7%, 13% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Saint Kitts and Nevis 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +542.0% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.4% | 0.0% | 3.5% | 6 |
| 2010s | 2.8% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 7 |
| 2020s | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Saint Kitts and Nevis
More education data for Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 531 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 64 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 648 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 636 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3,904 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 5,110 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.3732 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1093 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- Repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Saint Kitts and Nevis was 0.5% in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- The highest recorded value was 5.3% in 2016.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2000.
- How does Saint Kitts and Nevis rank for repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both?
- Saint Kitts and Nevis ranks 135th out of 190 countries with data for 2021.
- Is repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both rising or falling in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- Over the last ten years it is down 74.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saint Kitts and Nevis 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