Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 1,891 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Saudi Arabia, 1979–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Saudi Arabia is 1,891, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 29.7% on the previous year and down 75.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Saudi Arabia peaked at 33,572 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 593, in 2021.
That places Saudi Arabia 96th out of 200 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 7,792 | — |
| 2005 | 33,572 | +330.9% |
| 2007 | 20,356 | -39.4% |
| 2008 | 26,751 | +31.4% |
| 2010 | 9,020 | -66.3% |
| 2011 | 10,161 | +12.6% |
| 2012 | 8,950 | -11.9% |
| 2013 | 6,031 | -32.6% |
| 2014 | 7,787 | +29.1% |
| 2015 | 7,230 | -7.2% |
| 2016 | 8,535 | +18.0% |
| 2017 | 8,672 | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 7,939 | -8.5% |
| 2019 | 5,507 | -30.6% |
| 2020 | 6,494 | +17.9% |
| 2021 | 593 | -90.9% |
| 2022 | 1,458 | +145.9% |
| 2024 | 1,891 | +29.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7,792 | 7,792 | 7,792 | 1 |
| 2000s | 26,893 | 20,356 | 33,572 | 3 |
| 2010s | 7,983 | 5,507 | 10,161 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,609 | 593 | 6,494 | 4 |
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More education data for Saudi Arabia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 242,375 (2024)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Saudi Arabia?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Saudi Arabia was 1,891 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 Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 33,572 in 2005.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 593 in 2021.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 96th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 75.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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