Number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Number of repeaters in all grades of primary education was 26,900 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in Saudi Arabia, 1979–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in Saudi Arabia is 26,900, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 103.7% on the previous year and down 8.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in Saudi Arabia peaked at 156,605 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 1,222, in 2021.
That places Saudi Arabia 15th out of 69 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
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 Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 108,717 | — |
| 2005 | 156,605 | +44.0% |
| 2007 | 101,494 | -35.2% |
| 2008 | 106,307 | +4.7% |
| 2011 | 66,420 | -37.5% |
| 2012 | 49,354 | -25.7% |
| 2013 | 27,551 | -44.2% |
| 2014 | 29,239 | +6.1% |
| 2015 | 37,098 | +26.9% |
| 2016 | 30,537 | -17.7% |
| 2017 | 23,789 | -22.1% |
| 2018 | 23,753 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 53,491 | +125.2% |
| 2020 | 27,240 | -49.1% |
| 2021 | 1,222 | -95.5% |
| 2022 | 13,205 | +980.6% |
| 2024 | 26,900 | +103.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 108,717 | 108,717 | 108,717 | 1 |
| 2000s | 121,469 | 101,494 | 156,605 | 3 |
| 2010s | 37,915 | 23,753 | 66,420 | 9 |
| 2020s | 17,142 | 1,222 | 27,240 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
More education data for Saudi Arabia
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 26,900 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 215,559 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 214,840 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.36 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.45 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.53 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0976 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in Saudi Arabia?
- Number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in Saudi Arabia was 26,900 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest number of repeaters in all grades of primary education recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 156,605 in 2005.
- What is the lowest number of repeaters in all grades of primary education recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,222 in 2021.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for number of repeaters in all grades of primary education?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 15th out of 69 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of repeaters in all grades of primary education rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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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