Repetition rate in Grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both in Singapore
Singapore: Repetition rate in Grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both was 15.9% in 1983. ▲ Rising
Repetition rate in Grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both in Singapore, 1975–1983
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Singapore recorded 15.9% for repetition rate in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both in 1983.
That represents a change of down 7.1% on the previous year and up 108.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both in Singapore peaked at 17.2% in 1981 and was at its lowest, 6.4%, in 1977.
That places Singapore 18th out of 90 countries with data for 1983, putting it in the top quarter.
Repetition rate in Grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both in Singapore, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 7.6% | — |
| 1976 | 7.2% | -5.2% |
| 1977 | 6.4% | -11.8% |
| 1978 | 7.7% | +21.3% |
| 1980 | 14.2% | +83.0% |
| 1981 | 17.2% | +21.6% |
| 1982 | 17.1% | -0.7% |
| 1983 | 15.9% | -7.1% |
Singapore compared with similar countries
- Singapore's 15.9% is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.1%, 14.2× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Singapore's 15.9% is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1.0%, 15.5× the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.2% | 6.4% | 7.7% | 4 |
| 1980s | 16.1% | 14.2% | 17.2% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Singapore
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 4 of lower secondary general education, both in Singapore?
- Repetition rate in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both in Singapore was 15.9% in 1983, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Singapore?
- The highest recorded value was 17.2% in 1981.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.4% in 1977.
- How does Singapore rank for repetition rate in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both?
- Singapore ranks 18th out of 90 countries with data for 1983.
- Is repetition rate in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both rising or falling in Singapore?
- Over the last ten years it is up 108.1%. 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 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release