Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Bahamas
Bahamas: Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes was 3.6% in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Bahamas, 1993–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2018, repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Bahamas stood at 3.6%.
That represents a change of up 16.8% on the previous year and up 21.9% over five years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Bahamas peaked at 4.0% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1993.
Bahamas ranks 63rd of 196 countries on this measure, 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 primary education (all grades), both sexes in Bahamas, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0.0% | — |
| 2003 | 0.0% | — |
| 2004 | 0.0% | — |
| 2005 | 0.0% | — |
| 2006 | 0.0% | — |
| 2007 | 0.0% | — |
| 2008 | 0.0% | — |
| 2009 | 3.4% | — |
| 2010 | 4.0% | +16.8% |
| 2011 | 3.2% | -20.9% |
| 2012 | 2.9% | -7.2% |
| 2013 | 3.0% | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 3.3% | +9.1% |
| 2015 | 3.1% | -4.3% |
| 2018 | 3.6% | +16.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1 |
| 2000s | 0.5% | 0.0% | 3.4% | 7 |
| 2010s | 3.3% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 7 |
Countries ranked near Bahamas
- 60 Gambia 3.8% compare
- 61 Burkina Faso 3.7% compare
- 62 Honduras 3.7% compare
- 64 Sierra Leone 3.6% compare
- 65 El Salvador 3.6% compare
- 66 Afghanistan 3.5% compare
More education data for Bahamas
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 2,192 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,074 (2019)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 2,150 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 2,231 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 26,561 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 26,817 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 15.04 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0668 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Bahamas?
- Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Bahamas was 3.6% in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes recorded in Bahamas?
- The highest recorded value was 4.0% in 2010.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes recorded in Bahamas?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1993.
- How does Bahamas rank for repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes?
- Bahamas ranks 63rd out of 196 countries with data for 2018.
- Where does this Bahamas data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release