Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Egypt
Egypt: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 238 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Egypt, 1976–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Egypt recorded 238 for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 22.7% on the previous year and down 92.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Egypt peaked at 6,367 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1976.
That places Egypt 125th out of 204 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 primary education, both sexes in Egypt, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 0 | — |
| 1986 | 0 | — |
| 1987 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 6,367 | — |
| 1999 | 2,728 | -57.2% |
| 2000 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2001 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 1,860 | — |
| 2006 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2007 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 2,724 | — |
| 2012 | 3,010 | +10.5% |
| 2013 | 3,120 | +3.7% |
| 2014 | 3,000 | -3.8% |
| 2016 | 3,944 | +31.5% |
| 2017 | 2,482 | -37.1% |
| 2018 | 2,367 | -4.6% |
| 2019 | 1,958 | -17.3% |
| 2020 | 862 | -56.0% |
| 2021 | 303 | -64.8% |
| 2023 | 194 | -36.0% |
| 2024 | 238 | +22.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1990s | 4,548 | 2,728 | 6,367 | 2 |
| 2000s | 206.67 | 0 | 1,860 | 9 |
| 2010s | 2,826 | 1,958 | 3,944 | 8 |
| 2020s | 399.25 | 194 | 862 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Egypt
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 primary education, both sexes in Egypt?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Egypt was 238 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 6,367 in 1997.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1976.
- How does Egypt rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Egypt ranks 125th out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is down 92.1%. 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 primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release