Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda: Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both was 4.3% in 2018. ▼ Falling
Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Antigua and Barbuda, 2008–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Antigua and Barbuda is 4.3%, measured in 2018. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
That represents a change of down 46.6% on the previous year and down 67.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Antigua and Barbuda peaked at 15.4% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 4.3%, in 2018.
Antigua and Barbuda ranks 68th of 185 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Antigua and Barbuda, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 13.4% | — |
| 2009 | 8.5% | -36.9% |
| 2012 | 7.2% | -15.0% |
| 2013 | 15.4% | +113.3% |
| 2014 | 13.3% | -13.8% |
| 2017 | 8.2% | -38.5% |
| 2018 | 4.3% | -46.6% |
Antigua and Barbuda compared with similar countries
- Antigua and Barbuda's 4.3% is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.2%, 3.7× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Antigua and Barbuda's 4.3% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 4.7%, 92% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11.0% | 8.5% | 13.4% | 2 |
| 2010s | 9.7% | 4.3% | 15.4% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Antigua and Barbuda
- 65 El Salvador 4.5% compare
- 66 Cameroon 4.5% compare
- 67 Mauritania 4.5% compare
- 69 Romania 3.9% compare
- 70 Luxembourg 3.8% compare
- 71 Türkiye 3.8% 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 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Antigua and Barbuda?
- Repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Antigua and Barbuda was 4.3% in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Antigua and Barbuda?
- The highest recorded value was 15.4% in 2013.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Antigua and Barbuda?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.3% in 2018.
- How does Antigua and Barbuda rank for repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both?
- Antigua and Barbuda ranks 68th out of 185 countries with data for 2018.
- Is repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both rising or falling in Antigua and Barbuda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 67.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- 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 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release