Eritrea vs Saudi Arabia: Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes
Eritrea
23,881
in 2022
Saudi Arabia
26,900
in 2024
Eritrea rank
70th
Saudi Arabia rank
68th
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes over time
- Eritrea
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 26,900 against 23,881 in Eritrea, a difference of 3,019.
That makes Saudi Arabia's figure about 1.1 times Eritrea's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 10 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Saudi Arabia ahead.
Eritrea ranks 70th and Saudi Arabia ranks 68th of 205 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Eritrea averaged higher in 1 and Saudi Arabia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eritrea | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 48,498 | 121,469 | 72,971 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2010s | 32,312 | 37,994 | 5,682 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 23,881 | 13,205 | 10,676 | Eritrea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes, Eritrea or Saudi Arabia?
- Saudi Arabia, at 26,900 against 23,881 in Eritrea as of 2024.
- What is the difference in repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes between Eritrea and Saudi Arabia?
- 3,019, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eritrea and Saudi Arabia?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2022.
- How do Eritrea and Saudi Arabia rank globally for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes?
- Eritrea ranks 70th and Saudi Arabia ranks 68th of 205 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release