Repetition rate in Grade 7 of primary education, both sexes in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: Repetition rate in Grade 7 of primary education, both sexes was 7.7% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 7 of primary education, both sexes in Trinidad and Tobago, 1987–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repetition rate in grade 7 of primary education, both sexes in Trinidad and Tobago is 7.7%, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of up 128.6% on the previous year and up 17.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 7 of primary education, both sexes in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 12.7% in 1987 and was at its lowest, 1.3%, in 2000.
That places Trinidad and Tobago 5th out of 28 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repetition rate in Grade 7 of primary education, both sexes in Trinidad and Tobago, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 12.7% | — |
| 2000 | 1.3% | -89.5% |
| 2003 | 3.1% | +131.4% |
| 2004 | 3.2% | +2.4% |
| 2007 | 7.4% | +131.5% |
| 2008 | 5.7% | -21.9% |
| 2009 | 6.5% | +13.2% |
| 2019 | 5.6% | -14.2% |
| 2020 | 3.4% | -39.9% |
| 2022 | 7.7% | +128.6% |
Trinidad and Tobago compared with similar countries
- Trinidad and Tobago's 7.7% is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.2%, 40.1× the median. (8 countries reporting)
- Trinidad and Tobago's 7.7% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 0.2%, 32.1× the median. (9 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 12.7% | 12.7% | 12.7% | 1 |
| 2000s | 4.5% | 1.3% | 7.4% | 6 |
| 2010s | 5.6% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 1 |
| 2020s | 5.5% | 3.4% | 7.7% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Trinidad and Tobago
More education data for Trinidad and Tobago
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 7,950 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 8,036 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 12,546 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 12,926 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 91,195 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 126,491 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.94 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0924 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 7 of primary education, both sexes in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Repetition rate in grade 7 of primary education, both sexes in Trinidad and Tobago was 7.7% in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 7 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 12.7% in 1987.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 7 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.3% in 2000.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for repetition rate in grade 7 of primary education, both sexes?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 5th out of 28 countries with data for 2022.
- Is repetition rate in grade 7 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Trinidad and Tobago data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repetition rate in Grade 7 of primary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release