Repetition rate in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis: Repetition rate in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes was 1.0% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Saint Kitts and Nevis, 1991–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Saint Kitts and Nevis recorded 1.0% for repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 18.2% on the previous year and up 25.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Saint Kitts and Nevis peaked at 3.0% in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1991.
That places Saint Kitts and Nevis 111th out of 196 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 2 of primary education, both sexes in Saint Kitts and Nevis, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0.0% | — |
| 2007 | 2.7% | — |
| 2009 | 1.2% | -53.8% |
| 2010 | 1.5% | +18.8% |
| 2011 | 0.8% | -46.1% |
| 2012 | 1.2% | +52.5% |
| 2014 | 2.5% | +105.4% |
| 2015 | 1.0% | -60.0% |
| 2016 | 1.4% | +45.5% |
| 2017 | 3.0% | +107.3% |
| 2018 | 0.6% | -78.6% |
| 2019 | 2.7% | +315.4% |
| 2020 | 0.8% | -68.4% |
| 2021 | 1.0% | +18.2% |
Saint Kitts and Nevis compared with similar countries
- Saint Kitts and Nevis's 1.0% is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.6%, 1.6× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Saint Kitts and Nevis's 1.0% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3.0%, 34% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1 |
| 2000s | 2.0% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% | 9 |
| 2020s | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Saint Kitts and Nevis
- 108 Cape Verde 1.2% compare
- 109 Jamaica 1.1% compare
- 110 Dominican Republic 1.0% compare
- 112 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 0.9% compare
- 113 Slovenia 0.9% compare
- 114 Saudi Arabia 0.8% compare
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 2 of primary education, both sexes in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- Repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Saint Kitts and Nevis was 1.0% in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- The highest recorded value was 3.0% in 2017.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1991.
- How does Saint Kitts and Nevis rank for repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes?
- Saint Kitts and Nevis ranks 111th out of 196 countries with data for 2021.
- Is repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.4%. 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 2 of primary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release