Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, male in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, male was 1,144 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, male in Saudi Arabia, 1979–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, male in Saudi Arabia stood at 1,144.
The figure is up 0.7% on the previous year and down 68.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, male in Saudi Arabia peaked at 17,211 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 397, in 2021.
Saudi Arabia ranks 92nd of 190 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, male in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 6,211 | — |
| 2005 | 17,211 | +177.1% |
| 2007 | 10,902 | -36.7% |
| 2008 | 16,904 | +55.1% |
| 2010 | 5,447 | -67.8% |
| 2011 | 6,182 | +13.5% |
| 2012 | 5,172 | -16.3% |
| 2013 | 2,904 | -43.9% |
| 2014 | 3,582 | +23.3% |
| 2015 | 3,576 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 4,006 | +12.0% |
| 2017 | 3,999 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 4,739 | +18.5% |
| 2019 | 2,690 | -43.2% |
| 2020 | 4,483 | +66.7% |
| 2021 | 397 | -91.1% |
| 2022 | 1,136 | +186.1% |
| 2024 | 1,144 | +0.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6,211 | 6,211 | 6,211 | 1 |
| 2000s | 15,006 | 10,902 | 17,211 | 3 |
| 2010s | 4,230 | 2,690 | 6,182 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,790 | 397 | 4,483 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
- 89 Tanzania, United Republic of 1,245 compare
- 90 Hong Kong, China 1,244 compare
- 91 Comoros 1,207 compare
- 93 Lao People's Democratic Republic 1,129 compare
- 94 Belgium 1,116 compare
- 95 Paraguay 1,099 compare
More education data for Saudi Arabia
- 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)
- 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, male in Saudi Arabia?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, male in Saudi Arabia was 1,144 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, male recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 17,211 in 2005.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, male recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 397 in 2021.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, male?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 92nd out of 190 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, male rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 68.1%. 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, male (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release