Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Tunisia
Tunisia: Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 39,728 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
39,728
Change on year
down 17.4%
World rank
26th
of 197 countries
All-time high
65,412
in 2008
All-time low
3,465
in 1974
Years of data
41
1973–2021
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Tunisia, 1973–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2021, repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Tunisia stood at 39,728.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 17.4% on the previous year and down 0.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Tunisia peaked at 65,412 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 3,465, in 1974.
Tunisia ranks 26th of 197 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 Tunisia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 4,006 | — |
| 1974 | 3,465 | -13.5% |
| 1976 | 4,006 | +15.6% |
| 1977 | 4,005 | -0.0% |
| 1978 | 4,289 | +7.1% |
| 1979 | 4,093 | -4.6% |
| 1980 | 4,258 | +4.0% |
| 1981 | 3,815 | -10.4% |
| 1982 | 8,861 | +132.3% |
| 1983 | 13,562 | +53.1% |
| 1984 | 10,049 | -25.9% |
| 1985 | 14,504 | +44.3% |
| 1986 | 13,711 | -5.5% |
| 1987 | 17,633 | +28.6% |
| 1988 | 10,050 | -43.0% |
| 1990 | 25,264 | +151.4% |
| 1991 | 15,061 | -40.4% |
| 1992 | 16,158 | +7.3% |
| 1993 | 17,003 | +5.2% |
| 1994 | 27,249 | +60.3% |
| 1995 | 23,032 | -15.5% |
| 1996 | 25,716 | +11.7% |
| 1997 | 36,983 | +43.8% |
| 1999 | 46,640 | +26.1% |
| 2000 | 39,502 | -15.3% |
| 2001 | 43,073 | +9.0% |
| 2002 | 54,383 | +26.3% |
| 2003 | 61,562 | +13.2% |
| 2004 | 58,947 | -4.2% |
| 2005 | 60,905 | +3.3% |
| 2006 | 64,372 | +5.7% |
| 2008 | 65,412 | +1.6% |
| 2009 | 55,967 | -14.4% |
| 2010 | 39,979 | -28.6% |
| 2013 | 52,834 | +32.2% |
| 2014 | 42,429 | -19.7% |
| 2015 | 48,621 | +14.6% |
| 2016 | 42,623 | -12.3% |
| 2017 | 49,488 | +16.1% |
| 2018 | 48,076 | -2.9% |
| 2021 | 39,728 | -17.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3,977 | 3,465 | 4,289 | 6 |
| 1980s | 10,716 | 3,815 | 17,633 | 9 |
| 1990s | 25,901 | 15,061 | 46,640 | 9 |
| 2000s | 56,014 | 39,502 | 65,412 | 9 |
| 2010s | 46,293 | 39,979 | 52,834 | 7 |
| 2020s | 39,728 | 39,728 | 39,728 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
More education data for Tunisia
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 88,316 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 128,467 (2016)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 122,346 (2016)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.05 million (2016)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.34 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.24 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1096 units per person (2023)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Tunisia?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Tunisia was 39,728 in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 65,412 in 2008.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,465 in 1974.
- How does Tunisia rank for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Tunisia ranks 26th out of 197 countries with data for 2021.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia 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