Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Egypt
Egypt: Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes was 1,873 number in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Egypt, 1975–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
Egypt recorded 1,873 number for repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in 2019. That is the lowest value across all 28 years on record.
That represents a change of down 25.2% on the previous year and down 94.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Egypt peaked at 172,726 number in 1981 and was at its lowest, 1,873 number, in 2019.
That places Egypt 95th out of 187 countries with data for 2019, 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 2 of primary education, both sexes in Egypt, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 98,378 number | — |
| 1976 | 97,492 number | -0.9% |
| 1977 | 97,486 number | -0.0% |
| 1978 | 133,990 number | +37.4% |
| 1979 | 105,564 number | -21.2% |
| 1980 | 93,235 number | -11.7% |
| 1981 | 172,726 number | +85.3% |
| 1982 | 68,298 number | -60.5% |
| 1983 | 58,623 number | -14.2% |
| 1986 | 1,941 number | -96.7% |
| 1987 | 56,247 number | +2797.8% |
| 1997 | 86,387 number | +53.6% |
| 1999 | 67,177 number | -22.2% |
| 2000 | 64,561 number | -3.9% |
| 2001 | 53,985 number | -16.4% |
| 2002 | 54,936 number | +1.8% |
| 2003 | 48,354 number | -12.0% |
| 2004 | 45,011 number | -6.9% |
| 2005 | 31,660 number | -29.7% |
| 2006 | 42,403 number | +33.9% |
| 2007 | 30,349 number | -28.4% |
| 2009 | 34,627 number | +14.1% |
| 2010 | 36,359 number | +5.0% |
| 2013 | 7,499 number | -79.4% |
| 2016 | 3,914 number | -47.8% |
| 2017 | 2,390 number | -38.9% |
| 2018 | 2,505 number | +4.8% |
| 2019 | 1,873 number | -25.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 106,582 number | 97,486 number | 133,990 number | 5 |
| 1980s | 75,178 number | 1,941 number | 172,726 number | 6 |
| 1990s | 76,782 number | 67,177 number | 86,387 number | 2 |
| 2000s | 45,098 number | 30,349 number | 64,561 number | 9 |
| 2010s | 9,090 number | 1,873 number | 36,359 number | 6 |
Countries ranked near Egypt
- 92 Poland 2,322 number compare
- 93 Costa Rica 1,947 number compare
- 94 Austria 1,908 number compare
- 96 Switzerland 1,855 number compare
- 97 Jordan 1,805 number compare
- 98 Sao Tome and Principe 1,757 number compare
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 2 of primary education, both sexes in Egypt?
- Repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Egypt was 1,873 number in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 172,726 number in 1981.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,873 number in 2019.
- How does Egypt rank for repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes?
- Egypt ranks 95th out of 187 countries with data for 2019.
- Is repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is down 94.6%. 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 2 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of pupils in the specified grade who are enrolled in the same grade for a second (or further) year.