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 144,874 number in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Egypt, 1975–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
In 2019, repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Egypt stood at 144,874 number.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 14.3% on the previous year and down 7.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Egypt peaked at 281,303 number in 2016 and was at its lowest, 25,417 number, in 1975.
That places Egypt 3rd out of 185 countries with data for 2019, 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 Egypt, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 25,417 number | — |
| 1976 | 25,522 number | +0.4% |
| 1977 | 37,072 number | +45.3% |
| 1978 | 31,419 number | -15.2% |
| 1979 | 34,876 number | +11.0% |
| 1980 | 37,599 number | +7.8% |
| 1983 | 28,012 number | -25.5% |
| 1994 | 146,738 number | +423.8% |
| 2000 | 175,538 number | +19.6% |
| 2001 | 164,480 number | -6.3% |
| 2002 | 174,471 number | +6.1% |
| 2003 | 149,586 number | -14.3% |
| 2004 | 151,786 number | +1.5% |
| 2009 | 156,584 number | +3.2% |
| 2013 | 193,949 number | +23.9% |
| 2014 | 243,726 number | +25.7% |
| 2016 | 281,303 number | +15.4% |
| 2017 | 179,521 number | -36.2% |
| 2018 | 169,072 number | -5.8% |
| 2019 | 144,874 number | -14.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 30,861 number | 25,417 number | 37,072 number | 5 |
| 1980s | 32,806 number | 28,012 number | 37,599 number | 2 |
| 1990s | 146,738 number | 146,738 number | 146,738 number | 1 |
| 2000s | 162,074 number | 149,586 number | 175,538 number | 6 |
| 2010s | 202,074 number | 144,874 number | 281,303 number | 6 |
Countries ranked near Egypt
- 1 Brazil 656,820 number compare
- 2 Algeria 188,933 number compare
- 4 South Africa 133,964 number compare
- 5 Morocco 127,491 number compare
- 6 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 110,240 number compare
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 144,874 number in 2019, 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 number 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 25,417 number in 1975.
- How does Egypt rank for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Egypt ranks 3rd out of 185 countries with data for 2019.
- 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 7.5%. 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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Number of pupils in the specified grade who are enrolled in the same grade for a second (or further) year.