Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Tunisia
Tunisia: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 9,851 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
9,851
Change on year
down 27.2%
World rank
51st
of 201 countries
All-time high
54,894
in 1971
All-time low
147
in 2015
Years of data
48
1971–2021
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Tunisia, 1971–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2021, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Tunisia stood at 9,851.
The figure is down 27.2% on the previous year and up 124.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Tunisia peaked at 54,894 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 147, in 2015.
Tunisia ranks 51st of 201 countries on this measure, 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 Tunisia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 54,894 | — |
| 1972 | 50,029 | -8.9% |
| 1973 | 28,914 | -42.2% |
| 1974 | 23,008 | -20.4% |
| 1975 | 17,967 | -21.9% |
| 1976 | 18,399 | +2.4% |
| 1977 | 27,359 | +48.7% |
| 1978 | 28,395 | +3.8% |
| 1979 | 30,340 | +6.8% |
| 1980 | 33,988 | +12.0% |
| 1981 | 36,316 | +6.8% |
| 1982 | 37,794 | +4.1% |
| 1983 | 43,008 | +13.8% |
| 1984 | 44,998 | +4.6% |
| 1985 | 48,297 | +7.3% |
| 1986 | 46,989 | -2.7% |
| 1988 | 45,660 | -2.8% |
| 1989 | 48,606 | +6.5% |
| 1990 | 44,123 | -9.2% |
| 1991 | 22,370 | -49.3% |
| 1992 | 29,159 | +30.3% |
| 1993 | 31,651 | +8.5% |
| 1994 | 34,716 | +9.7% |
| 1995 | 34,201 | -1.5% |
| 1996 | 32,955 | -3.6% |
| 1997 | 29,004 | -12.0% |
| 1998 | 32,536 | +12.2% |
| 1999 | 31,841 | -2.1% |
| 2000 | 27,033 | -15.1% |
| 2001 | 24,384 | -9.8% |
| 2002 | 3,464 | -85.8% |
| 2003 | 358 | -89.7% |
| 2004 | 917 | +156.1% |
| 2005 | 1,550 | +69.0% |
| 2006 | 1,715 | +10.6% |
| 2007 | 2,030 | +18.4% |
| 2008 | 2,582 | +27.2% |
| 2009 | 2,929 | +13.4% |
| 2010 | 3,963 | +35.3% |
| 2011 | 4,385 | +10.6% |
| 2012 | 10,829 | +147.0% |
| 2013 | 11,568 | +6.8% |
| 2014 | 11,172 | -3.4% |
| 2015 | 147 | -98.7% |
| 2016 | 11,018 | +7395.2% |
| 2017 | 11,077 | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 13,533 | +22.2% |
| 2021 | 9,851 | -27.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 31,034 | 17,967 | 54,894 | 9 |
| 1980s | 42,851 | 33,988 | 48,606 | 9 |
| 1990s | 32,256 | 22,370 | 44,123 | 10 |
| 2000s | 6,696 | 358 | 27,033 | 10 |
| 2010s | 8,020 | 147 | 11,568 | 8 |
| 2020s | 11,692 | 9,851 | 13,533 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
- 48 Benin 10,518 compare
- 49 Germany 10,424 compare
- 50 Saudi Arabia 9,973 compare
- 52 Libya 8,983 compare
- 53 Russian Federation 8,821 compare
- 54 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 8,423 compare
More education data for Tunisia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 89,644 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 88,316 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 128,467 (2016)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 122,346 (2016)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.05 million (2016)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.34 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.24 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1096 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Tunisia?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Tunisia was 9,851 in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 54,894 in 1971.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 147 in 2015.
- How does Tunisia rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Tunisia ranks 51st out of 201 countries with data for 2021.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 124.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia 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