Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 48 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
48
World rank
148th
of 204 countries
All-time high
2,343
in 1995
All-time low
0
in 2021
Years of data
39
1974–2023
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in United Arab Emirates, 1974–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
United Arab Emirates recorded 48 for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in 2023.
That represents a change of up 11.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in United Arab Emirates peaked at 2,343 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2021.
That places United Arab Emirates 148th out of 204 countries with data for 2023, 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 United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 1,174 | — |
| 1975 | 1,105 | -5.9% |
| 1976 | 1,234 | +11.7% |
| 1977 | 1,371 | +11.1% |
| 1978 | 854 | -37.7% |
| 1979 | 922 | +8.0% |
| 1980 | 722 | -21.7% |
| 1981 | 874 | +21.1% |
| 1982 | 1,065 | +21.9% |
| 1983 | 1,180 | +10.8% |
| 1984 | 1,000 | -15.3% |
| 1985 | 1,311 | +31.1% |
| 1986 | 1,545 | +17.8% |
| 1987 | 1,854 | +20.0% |
| 1988 | 1,899 | +2.4% |
| 1989 | 1,973 | +3.9% |
| 1990 | 1,851 | -6.2% |
| 1991 | 1,751 | -5.4% |
| 1992 | 1,658 | -5.3% |
| 1993 | 1,724 | +4.0% |
| 1994 | 2,288 | +32.7% |
| 1995 | 2,343 | +2.4% |
| 1996 | 2,309 | -1.5% |
| 1997 | 1,956 | -15.3% |
| 1998 | 1,803 | -7.8% |
| 1999 | 1,645 | -8.8% |
| 2000 | 1,680 | +2.1% |
| 2001 | 1,704 | +1.4% |
| 2002 | 1,774 | +4.1% |
| 2003 | 1,459 | -17.8% |
| 2004 | 1,686 | +15.6% |
| 2005 | 1,431 | -15.1% |
| 2006 | 1,512 | +5.7% |
| 2018 | 43 | -97.2% |
| 2019 | 41 | -4.7% |
| 2020 | 45 | +9.8% |
| 2021 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2022 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 48 | — |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,110 | 854 | 1,371 | 6 |
| 1980s | 1,342 | 722 | 1,973 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,933 | 1,645 | 2,343 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,607 | 1,431 | 1,774 | 7 |
| 2010s | 42 | 41 | 43 | 2 |
| 2020s | 23.25 | 0 | 48 | 4 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
- 145 Antigua and Barbuda 57 compare
- 146 French Guiana 53 compare
- 146 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 53 compare
- 149 Croatia 38 compare
- 150 Bosnia and Herzegovina 37 compare
- 150 Barbados 37 compare
More education data for United Arab Emirates
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 106,178 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 305 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 119,159 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 125,307 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 894,302 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 586,477 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 5.74 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0534 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in United Arab Emirates?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in United Arab Emirates was 48 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 2,343 in 1995.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2021.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 148th out of 204 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates 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