Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes was 1.1% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 1.1%, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 42.0% on the previous year and down 59.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines peaked at 10.2% in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0.9%, in 2020.
That places Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 112th out of 196 countries with data for 2023, 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 primary education (all grades), both sexes in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 9.0% | — |
| 2001 | 9.9% | +10.4% |
| 2002 | 10.2% | +3.4% |
| 2003 | 6.0% | -41.6% |
| 2004 | 4.1% | -30.9% |
| 2010 | 4.4% | +7.1% |
| 2012 | 4.4% | -1.0% |
| 2013 | 2.6% | -41.0% |
| 2014 | 4.0% | +53.2% |
| 2015 | 2.3% | -43.0% |
| 2016 | 2.9% | +26.6% |
| 2017 | 2.1% | -27.0% |
| 2018 | 2.1% | +2.4% |
| 2019 | 1.5% | -27.8% |
| 2020 | 0.9% | -39.8% |
| 2021 | 2.2% | +136.1% |
| 2022 | 1.8% | -17.2% |
| 2023 | 1.1% | -42.0% |
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines compared with similar countries
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines's 1.1% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.0%, 1.1× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines's 1.1% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 2.7%, 39% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% | 1 |
| 2000s | 7.6% | 4.1% | 10.2% | 4 |
| 2010s | 2.9% | 1.5% | 4.4% | 9 |
| 2020s | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
More education data for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 862 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 128 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1,479 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1,460 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 9,740 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 11,936 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.87 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1186 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
- Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines was 1.1% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes recorded in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
- The highest recorded value was 10.2% in 2002.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes recorded in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.9% in 2020.
- How does Saint Vincent and the Grenadines rank for repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes?
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ranks 112th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes rising or falling in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
- Over the last ten years it is down 59.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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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February 2026 Data Release