Repetition rate in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Singapore
Singapore: Repetition rate in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both was 2.7% in 1983. ▲ Rising
Repetition rate in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Singapore, 1975–1983
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Singapore is 2.7%, measured in 1983. That is the lowest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is down 41.5% on the previous year and down 37.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Singapore peaked at 12.7% in 1981 and was at its lowest, 2.7%, in 1983.
That places Singapore 80th out of 177 countries with data for 1983, putting it in the middle of the range.
Repetition rate in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Singapore, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 4.3% | — |
| 1976 | 5.3% | +22.3% |
| 1977 | 5.5% | +5.1% |
| 1978 | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| 1980 | 9.3% | +75.0% |
| 1981 | 12.7% | +37.3% |
| 1982 | 4.6% | -63.5% |
| 1983 | 2.7% | -41.5% |
Singapore compared with similar countries
- Singapore's 2.7% is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.1%, 2.6× the median. (61 countries reporting)
- Singapore's 2.7% is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1.1%, 2.4× the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.1% | 4.3% | 5.5% | 4 |
| 1980s | 7.3% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Singapore
- 77 Afghanistan 3.0% compare
- 78 Hong Kong, China 3.0% compare
- 79 Cambodia 2.9%
- 81 Portugal 2.6% compare
- 82 El Salvador 2.4% compare
- 83 Germany 2.3%
More education data for Singapore
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 13,601 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 336 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 9,429 (1989)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 8,429 (1989)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 163,746 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 238,816 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.4 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0404 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Singapore?
- Repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Singapore was 2.7% in 1983, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Singapore?
- The highest recorded value was 12.7% in 1981.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.7% in 1983.
- How does Singapore rank for repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both?
- Singapore ranks 80th out of 177 countries with data for 1983.
- Is repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both rising or falling in Singapore?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Singapore data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repetition rate in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release