Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Niger
Niger: Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 59,693 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Niger, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Niger is 59,693, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 3.5% on the previous year and up 89.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Niger peaked at 61,880 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 211, in 1974.
That places Niger 17th out of 197 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Niger, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 239 | — |
| 1972 | 225 | -5.9% |
| 1973 | 265 | +17.8% |
| 1974 | 211 | -20.4% |
| 1975 | 334 | +58.3% |
| 1976 | 365 | +9.3% |
| 1977 | 460 | +26.0% |
| 1978 | 623 | +35.4% |
| 1979 | 752 | +20.7% |
| 1981 | 492 | -34.6% |
| 1986 | 3,073 | +524.6% |
| 1989 | 3,577 | +16.4% |
| 1990 | 3,816 | +6.7% |
| 1991 | 3,488 | -8.6% |
| 1992 | 4,131 | +18.4% |
| 1997 | 6,154 | +49.0% |
| 1999 | 7,026 | +14.2% |
| 2000 | 7,127 | +1.4% |
| 2001 | 5,996 | -15.9% |
| 2002 | 6,743 | +12.5% |
| 2003 | 8,704 | +29.1% |
| 2004 | 602 | -93.1% |
| 2005 | 9,721 | +1514.8% |
| 2006 | 13,334 | +37.2% |
| 2007 | 17,908 | +34.3% |
| 2008 | 13,278 | -25.9% |
| 2009 | 14,869 | +12.0% |
| 2010 | 18,417 | +23.9% |
| 2011 | 22,255 | +20.8% |
| 2012 | 25,283 | +13.6% |
| 2013 | 20,409 | -19.3% |
| 2014 | 31,486 | +54.3% |
| 2015 | 40,103 | +27.4% |
| 2016 | 42,241 | +5.3% |
| 2017 | 52,336 | +23.9% |
| 2018 | 55,060 | +5.2% |
| 2019 | 53,583 | -2.7% |
| 2021 | 53,330 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 57,093 | +7.1% |
| 2023 | 61,880 | +8.4% |
| 2024 | 59,693 | -3.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 386 | 211 | 752 | 9 |
| 1980s | 2,381 | 492 | 3,577 | 3 |
| 1990s | 4,923 | 3,488 | 7,026 | 5 |
| 2000s | 9,828 | 602 | 17,908 | 10 |
| 2010s | 36,117 | 18,417 | 55,060 | 10 |
| 2020s | 57,999 | 53,330 | 61,880 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Niger
More education data for Niger
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 98,608 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 870,368 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.00 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.6666 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1111 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 3.00 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -0.6666 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Niger?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Niger was 59,693 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 Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 61,880 in 2023.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 211 in 1974.
- How does Niger rank for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Niger ranks 17th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 89.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger 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