Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Gambia
Gambia: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 5,140 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
5,140
Change on year
down 20.6%
World rank
65th
of 204 countries
All-time high
7,189
in 2021
All-time low
262
in 1975
Years of data
50
1971–2025
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Gambia, 1971–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Gambia recorded 5,140 for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in 2025.
That represents a change of down 20.6% on the previous year and up 7.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Gambia peaked at 7,189 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 262, in 1975.
That places Gambia 65th out of 204 countries with data for 2025, 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 Gambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 278 | — |
| 1972 | 274 | -1.4% |
| 1973 | 272 | -0.7% |
| 1974 | 344 | +26.5% |
| 1975 | 262 | -23.8% |
| 1976 | 357 | +36.3% |
| 1977 | 1,494 | +318.5% |
| 1978 | 802 | -46.3% |
| 1979 | 864 | +7.7% |
| 1980 | 719 | -16.8% |
| 1981 | 891 | +23.9% |
| 1982 | 1,023 | +14.8% |
| 1983 | 1,347 | +31.7% |
| 1984 | 1,330 | -1.3% |
| 1985 | 1,493 | +12.3% |
| 1986 | 2,391 | +60.1% |
| 1987 | 2,022 | -15.4% |
| 1989 | 2,002 | -1.0% |
| 1992 | 3,684 | +84.0% |
| 1993 | 4,114 | +11.7% |
| 1994 | 4,664 | +13.4% |
| 1995 | 5,543 | +18.8% |
| 1996 | 5,444 | -1.8% |
| 1997 | 6,012 | +10.4% |
| 1998 | 5,681 | -5.5% |
| 1999 | 5,742 | +1.1% |
| 2000 | 5,437 | -5.3% |
| 2001 | 6,602 | +21.4% |
| 2002 | 6,586 | -0.2% |
| 2003 | 5,491 | -16.6% |
| 2004 | 5,446 | -0.8% |
| 2005 | 6,598 | +21.2% |
| 2006 | 5,398 | -18.2% |
| 2007 | 4,908 | -9.1% |
| 2008 | 4,555 | -7.2% |
| 2010 | 4,633 | +1.7% |
| 2011 | 1,910 | -58.8% |
| 2012 | 2,147 | +12.4% |
| 2013 | 3,041 | +41.6% |
| 2014 | 3,276 | +7.7% |
| 2015 | 4,777 | +45.8% |
| 2016 | 5,334 | +11.7% |
| 2018 | 6,832 | +28.1% |
| 2019 | 6,628 | -3.0% |
| 2020 | 7,164 | +8.1% |
| 2021 | 7,189 | +0.3% |
| 2022 | 5,757 | -19.9% |
| 2023 | 6,506 | +13.0% |
| 2024 | 6,470 | -0.6% |
| 2025 | 5,140 | -20.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 549.67 | 262 | 1,494 | 9 |
| 1980s | 1,469 | 719 | 2,391 | 9 |
| 1990s | 5,110 | 3,684 | 6,012 | 8 |
| 2000s | 5,669 | 4,555 | 6,602 | 9 |
| 2010s | 4,286 | 1,910 | 6,832 | 9 |
| 2020s | 6,371 | 5,140 | 7,189 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
More education data for Gambia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 12,452 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 16,389 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 71,238 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 77,061 (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 369,783 (2021)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 442,901 (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.4 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1569 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Gambia?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Gambia was 5,140 in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 7,189 in 2021.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 262 in 1975.
- How does Gambia rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Gambia ranks 65th out of 204 countries with data for 2025.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia 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