Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Egypt
Egypt: Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 138,231 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Egypt, 1975–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Egypt stood at 138,231.
That represents a change of down 5.0% on the previous year and down 43.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Egypt peaked at 281,303 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 23,701, in 2021.
Egypt ranks 6th of 200 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Egypt, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 25,417 | — |
| 1976 | 25,522 | +0.4% |
| 1977 | 37,072 | +45.3% |
| 1978 | 31,419 | -15.2% |
| 1979 | 34,876 | +11.0% |
| 1980 | 37,599 | +7.8% |
| 1983 | 28,012 | -25.5% |
| 1994 | 146,738 | +423.8% |
| 2000 | 175,538 | +19.6% |
| 2001 | 164,480 | -6.3% |
| 2002 | 174,471 | +6.1% |
| 2003 | 149,586 | -14.3% |
| 2004 | 151,786 | +1.5% |
| 2009 | 156,584 | +3.2% |
| 2013 | 193,949 | +23.9% |
| 2014 | 243,726 | +25.7% |
| 2016 | 281,303 | +15.4% |
| 2017 | 179,521 | -36.2% |
| 2018 | 169,072 | -5.8% |
| 2019 | 144,874 | -14.3% |
| 2020 | 156,908 | +8.3% |
| 2021 | 23,701 | -84.9% |
| 2023 | 145,503 | +513.9% |
| 2024 | 138,231 | -5.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 30,861 | 25,417 | 37,072 | 5 |
| 1980s | 32,806 | 28,012 | 37,599 | 2 |
| 1990s | 146,738 | 146,738 | 146,738 | 1 |
| 2000s | 162,074 | 149,586 | 175,538 | 6 |
| 2010s | 202,074 | 144,874 | 281,303 | 6 |
| 2020s | 116,086 | 23,701 | 156,908 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Egypt
More education data for Egypt
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 507,445 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 95,355 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 759,210 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 718,435 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 11.56 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 15.40 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.23 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1322 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Egypt?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Egypt was 138,231 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 281,303 in 2016.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 23,701 in 2021.
- How does Egypt rank for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Egypt ranks 6th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Egypt data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release