Number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in Jordan
Jordan: Number of repeaters in all grades of primary education was 10,973 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in Jordan, 1972–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in Jordan is 10,973, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 199.0% on the previous year and up 135.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in Jordan peaked at 37,330 in 1988 and was at its lowest, 2,778, in 2021.
Jordan ranks 24th of 69 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.
Number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in Jordan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 18,983 | — |
| 1973 | 20,278 | +6.8% |
| 1974 | 13,898 | -31.5% |
| 1975 | 16,027 | +15.3% |
| 1976 | 15,892 | -0.8% |
| 1977 | 19,162 | +20.6% |
| 1978 | 16,276 | -15.1% |
| 1979 | 11,692 | -28.2% |
| 1980 | 13,392 | +14.5% |
| 1981 | 14,680 | +9.6% |
| 1982 | 18,497 | +26.0% |
| 1983 | 20,708 | +12.0% |
| 1984 | 22,629 | +9.3% |
| 1985 | 23,760 | +5.0% |
| 1987 | 33,582 | +41.3% |
| 1988 | 37,330 | +11.2% |
| 1989 | 32,185 | -13.8% |
| 1990 | 30,019 | -6.7% |
| 1991 | 28,443 | -5.3% |
| 1992 | 31,354 | +10.2% |
| 1993 | 27,289 | -13.0% |
| 1994 | 10,372 | -62.0% |
| 1996 | 7,693 | -25.8% |
| 1999 | 5,032 | -34.6% |
| 2000 | 4,636 | -7.9% |
| 2002 | 3,829 | -17.4% |
| 2003 | 3,625 | -5.3% |
| 2004 | 8,107 | +123.6% |
| 2005 | 7,400 | -8.7% |
| 2006 | 9,037 | +22.1% |
| 2007 | 8,731 | -3.4% |
| 2008 | 4,782 | -45.2% |
| 2011 | 4,166 | -12.9% |
| 2012 | 5,244 | +25.9% |
| 2013 | 4,654 | -11.3% |
| 2014 | 4,667 | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 15,657 | +235.5% |
| 2017 | 14,686 | -6.2% |
| 2018 | 13,088 | -10.9% |
| 2019 | 10,557 | -19.3% |
| 2020 | 3,989 | -62.2% |
| 2021 | 2,778 | -30.4% |
| 2022 | 10,205 | +267.4% |
| 2023 | 3,670 | -64.0% |
| 2024 | 10,973 | +199.0% |
Jordan compared with similar countries
- Jordan's 10,973 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 749, 14.7× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Jordan's 10,973 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 30,887, 36% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in Jordan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +267.4% | 2,778 | 10,205 |
| 2016 | +235.5% | 4,667 | 15,657 |
| 2024 | +199.0% | 3,670 | 10,973 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 16,526 | 11,692 | 20,278 | 8 |
| 1980s | 24,085 | 13,392 | 37,330 | 9 |
| 1990s | 20,029 | 5,032 | 31,354 | 7 |
| 2000s | 6,268 | 3,625 | 9,037 | 8 |
| 2010s | 9,090 | 4,166 | 15,657 | 8 |
| 2020s | 6,323 | 2,778 | 10,973 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Jordan
More education data for Jordan
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.36 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 98.11 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 73,057 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 10,973 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 83,712 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 80,149 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.03 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.12 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.9383 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in Jordan?
- Number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in Jordan was 10,973 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest number of repeaters in all grades of primary education recorded in Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 37,330 in 1988.
- What is the lowest number of repeaters in all grades of primary education recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,778 in 2021.
- How does Jordan rank for number of repeaters in all grades of primary education?
- Jordan ranks 24th out of 69 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of repeaters in all grades of primary education rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 135.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jordan data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Number of repeaters in all grades of primary education. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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