Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 9,973 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Saudi Arabia, 1979–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Saudi Arabia recorded 9,973 for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in 2024.
That represents a change of up 91.3% on the previous year and up 12.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Saudi Arabia peaked at 50,733 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 440, in 2021.
That places Saudi Arabia 50th out of 204 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
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 Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 25,495 | — |
| 2005 | 50,733 | +99.0% |
| 2007 | 40,483 | -20.2% |
| 2008 | 30,805 | -23.9% |
| 2010 | 26,434 | -14.2% |
| 2011 | 25,125 | -5.0% |
| 2012 | 27,330 | +8.8% |
| 2013 | 8,930 | -67.3% |
| 2014 | 8,859 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 8,527 | -3.7% |
| 2016 | 9,505 | +11.5% |
| 2017 | 8,821 | -7.2% |
| 2018 | 9,669 | +9.6% |
| 2019 | 10,034 | +3.8% |
| 2020 | 14,209 | +41.6% |
| 2021 | 440 | -96.9% |
| 2022 | 5,212 | +1084.5% |
| 2024 | 9,973 | +91.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 25,495 | 25,495 | 25,495 | 1 |
| 2000s | 40,674 | 30,805 | 50,733 | 3 |
| 2010s | 14,323 | 8,527 | 27,330 | 10 |
| 2020s | 7,458 | 440 | 14,209 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
More education data for Saudi Arabia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 242,375 (2024)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Saudi Arabia?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Saudi Arabia was 9,973 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 50,733 in 2005.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 440 in 2021.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 50th out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.6%. 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 primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release