Repetition rate in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Bahamas
Bahamas: Repetition rate in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes was 3.4% in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Bahamas, 1993–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Bahamas is 3.4%, measured in 2015.
The figure is down 0.1% on the previous year and down 27.7% over five years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Bahamas peaked at 4.6% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1993.
Bahamas ranks 70th of 196 countries on this measure, 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 2 of primary education, both sexes in Bahamas, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0.0% | — |
| 2004 | 0.0% | — |
| 2005 | 0.0% | — |
| 2006 | 0.0% | — |
| 2007 | 0.0% | — |
| 2008 | 0.0% | — |
| 2009 | 4.6% | — |
| 2011 | 2.9% | -36.8% |
| 2012 | 3.1% | +5.9% |
| 2013 | 4.0% | +28.5% |
| 2014 | 3.4% | -15.9% |
| 2015 | 3.4% | -0.1% |
Bahamas compared with similar countries
- Bahamas's 3.4% is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.6%, 5.6× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Bahamas's 3.4% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3.0%, 1.1× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1 |
| 2000s | 0.8% | 0.0% | 4.6% | 6 |
| 2010s | 3.4% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bahamas
More education data for Bahamas
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 2,192 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,074 (2019)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 2,150 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 2,231 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 26,561 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 26,817 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 15.04 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0668 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Bahamas?
- Repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Bahamas was 3.4% in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Bahamas?
- The highest recorded value was 4.6% in 2009.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Bahamas?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1993.
- How does Bahamas rank for repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes?
- Bahamas ranks 70th out of 196 countries with data for 2015.
- Where does this Bahamas data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repetition rate in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release