Repetition rate in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Philippines
Philippines: Repetition rate in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes was 1.9% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Repetition rate in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Philippines, 1980–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Philippines recorded 1.9% for repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 21.0% on the previous year and up 0.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Philippines peaked at 3.0% in 2005 and was at its lowest, 1.0%, in 2021.
That places Philippines 93rd out of 196 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 27 years of available data.
Repetition rate in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Philippines, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 2.7% | — |
| 1982 | 2.5% | -6.2% |
| 1983 | 2.6% | +2.0% |
| 1984 | 1.2% | -54.8% |
| 1985 | 2.1% | +82.3% |
| 1986 | 2.2% | +2.6% |
| 1987 | 2.2% | +1.0% |
| 1988 | 2.0% | -6.3% |
| 1989 | 2.5% | +22.9% |
| 1997 | 2.2% | -13.6% |
| 1998 | 2.3% | +4.1% |
| 2001 | 2.7% | +18.7% |
| 2002 | 2.4% | -9.2% |
| 2003 | 2.5% | +4.0% |
| 2004 | 2.6% | +2.4% |
| 2005 | 3.0% | +16.7% |
| 2006 | 2.6% | -13.1% |
| 2007 | 2.5% | -3.5% |
| 2008 | 2.9% | +13.4% |
| 2016 | 1.9% | -35.0% |
| 2017 | 1.7% | -8.7% |
| 2018 | 1.7% | -2.7% |
| 2019 | 2.0% | +21.9% |
| 2020 | 2.1% | +2.5% |
| 2021 | 1.0% | -53.6% |
| 2022 | 1.6% | +61.7% |
| 2023 | 1.9% | +21.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 9 |
| 1990s | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2 |
| 2000s | 2.7% | 2.4% | 3.0% | 8 |
| 2010s | 1.8% | 1.7% | 2.0% | 4 |
| 2020s | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.1% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
- 90 Tanzania, United Republic of 2.1% compare
- 91 Liechtenstein 2.0% compare
- 92 Türkiye 1.9% compare
- 94 Sudan 1.8% compare
- 95 Paraguay 1.8% compare
- 96 Antigua and Barbuda 1.8% compare
More education data for Philippines
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 495,843 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 201,568 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.06 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 983,812 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 11.87 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 13.06 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.8345 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1128 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Philippines?
- Repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Philippines was 1.9% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 3.0% in 2005.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.0% in 2021.
- How does Philippines rank for repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes?
- Philippines ranks 93rd out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Philippines 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release