Repeaters in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Mauritania
Mauritania: Repeaters in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 1,960 number in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Mauritania, 1978–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Mauritania is 1,960 number, measured in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.0% on the previous year and up 19.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Mauritania peaked at 3,021 number in 2016 and was at its lowest, 99 number, in 1980.
Mauritania ranks 79th of 174 countries on this measure, 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 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Mauritania, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 270 number | — |
| 1979 | 135 number | -50.0% |
| 1980 | 99 number | -26.7% |
| 1981 | 265 number | +167.7% |
| 1983 | 639 number | +141.1% |
| 1985 | 603 number | -5.6% |
| 1986 | 892 number | +47.9% |
| 1987 | 938 number | +5.2% |
| 1988 | 743 number | -20.8% |
| 1989 | 903 number | +21.5% |
| 1991 | 610 number | -32.4% |
| 1992 | 597 number | -2.1% |
| 1993 | 692 number | +15.9% |
| 1994 | 523 number | -24.4% |
| 1995 | 701 number | +34.0% |
| 1999 | 1,224 number | +74.6% |
| 2001 | 1,430 number | +16.8% |
| 2002 | 1,860 number | +30.1% |
| 2003 | 1,545 number | -16.9% |
| 2004 | 1,576 number | +2.0% |
| 2005 | 2,033 number | +29.0% |
| 2006 | 2,010 number | -1.1% |
| 2007 | 1,394 number | -30.6% |
| 2009 | 1,639 number | +17.6% |
| 2012 | 1,491 number | -9.0% |
| 2013 | 2,209 number | +48.2% |
| 2014 | 2,475 number | +12.0% |
| 2015 | 2,592 number | +4.7% |
| 2016 | 3,021 number | +16.6% |
| 2017 | 1,818 number | -39.8% |
| 2018 | 1,885 number | +3.7% |
| 2019 | 1,960 number | +4.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 202.5 number | 135 number | 270 number | 2 |
| 1980s | 635.25 number | 99 number | 938 number | 8 |
| 1990s | 724.5 number | 523 number | 1,224 number | 6 |
| 2000s | 1,686 number | 1,394 number | 2,033 number | 8 |
| 2010s | 2,181 number | 1,491 number | 3,021 number | 8 |
Countries ranked near Mauritania
More education data for Mauritania
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 9,029 (2020)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 52,338 (2020)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 258,591 (2020)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 891,821 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.49 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1725 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 891,821 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Mauritania?
- Repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Mauritania was 1,960 number in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 3,021 number in 2016.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was 99 number in 1980.
- How does Mauritania rank for repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Mauritania ranks 79th out of 174 countries with data for 2019.
- Is repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritania data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 3 of lower secondary general 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.