Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 797 number in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in United Arab Emirates, 1974–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in United Arab Emirates is 797 number, measured in 2014.
The figure is down 33.6% on the previous year and down 45.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in United Arab Emirates peaked at 5,156 number in 1995 and was at its lowest, 345 number, in 1976.
United Arab Emirates ranks 115th of 185 countries on this measure, 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 United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 388 number | — |
| 1975 | 513 number | +32.2% |
| 1976 | 345 number | -32.7% |
| 1977 | 407 number | +18.0% |
| 1978 | 610 number | +49.9% |
| 1980 | 944 number | +54.8% |
| 1982 | 1,171 number | +24.0% |
| 1983 | 1,386 number | +18.4% |
| 1984 | 1,819 number | +31.2% |
| 1985 | 2,113 number | +16.2% |
| 1986 | 2,059 number | -2.6% |
| 1987 | 2,128 number | +3.4% |
| 1988 | 1,788 number | -16.0% |
| 1989 | 2,247 number | +25.7% |
| 1990 | 2,596 number | +15.5% |
| 1991 | 2,598 number | +0.1% |
| 1992 | 2,358 number | -9.2% |
| 1993 | 4,316 number | +83.0% |
| 1994 | 4,769 number | +10.5% |
| 1995 | 5,156 number | +8.1% |
| 1997 | 4,399 number | -14.7% |
| 2000 | 4,019 number | -8.6% |
| 2001 | 2,832 number | -29.5% |
| 2002 | 2,764 number | -2.4% |
| 2003 | 1,282 number | -53.6% |
| 2004 | 1,463 number | +14.1% |
| 2005 | 1,394 number | -4.7% |
| 2006 | 1,516 number | +8.8% |
| 2007 | 1,860 number | +22.7% |
| 2009 | 1,684 number | -9.5% |
| 2010 | 1,739 number | +3.3% |
| 2011 | 1,694 number | -2.6% |
| 2012 | 1,363 number | -19.5% |
| 2013 | 1,201 number | -11.9% |
| 2014 | 797 number | -33.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 452.6 number | 345 number | 610 number | 5 |
| 1980s | 1,739 number | 944 number | 2,247 number | 9 |
| 1990s | 3,742 number | 2,358 number | 5,156 number | 7 |
| 2000s | 2,090 number | 1,282 number | 4,019 number | 9 |
| 2010s | 1,359 number | 797 number | 1,739 number | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
- 112 Serbia 999 number compare
- 113 Equatorial Guinea 799 number compare
- 113 Sao Tome and Principe 799 number compare
- 116 Switzerland 771 number compare
- 117 Qatar 661 number compare
- 118 New Caledonia 513 number compare
More education data for United Arab Emirates
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 106,178 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 305 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 119,159 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 125,307 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 894,302 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 586,477 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 5.74 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0534 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in United Arab Emirates?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in United Arab Emirates was 797 number in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 5,156 number in 1995.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 345 number in 1976.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 115th out of 185 countries with data for 2014.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates 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.