Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Mauritania
Mauritania: Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes was 1,663 number in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Mauritania, 1976–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Mauritania is 1,663 number, measured in 2019.
That represents a change of down 12.8% on the previous year and up 727.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Mauritania peaked at 8,827 number in 2001 and was at its lowest, 201 number, in 2009.
That places Mauritania 94th 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 3 of primary education, both sexes in Mauritania, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 1,068 number | — |
| 1977 | 1,284 number | +20.2% |
| 1978 | 1,488 number | +15.9% |
| 1979 | 1,729 number | +16.2% |
| 1980 | 2,200 number | +27.2% |
| 1981 | 1,938 number | -11.9% |
| 1983 | 2,705 number | +39.6% |
| 1985 | 2,964 number | +9.6% |
| 1986 | 4,003 number | +35.1% |
| 1987 | 4,331 number | +8.2% |
| 1988 | 4,583 number | +5.8% |
| 1989 | 4,814 number | +5.0% |
| 1990 | 4,612 number | -4.2% |
| 1991 | 4,546 number | -1.4% |
| 1992 | 4,749 number | +4.5% |
| 1993 | 4,905 number | +3.3% |
| 1994 | 6,136 number | +25.1% |
| 1995 | 6,624 number | +8.0% |
| 1996 | 7,536 number | +13.8% |
| 1997 | 8,158 number | +8.3% |
| 1998 | 8,322 number | +2.0% |
| 1999 | 8,742 number | +5.0% |
| 2001 | 8,827 number | +1.0% |
| 2002 | 8,820 number | -0.1% |
| 2005 | 8,013 number | -9.1% |
| 2006 | 8,718 number | +8.8% |
| 2007 | 901 number | -89.7% |
| 2009 | 201 number | -77.7% |
| 2012 | 2,224 number | +1006.5% |
| 2013 | 3,263 number | +46.7% |
| 2014 | 5,001 number | +53.3% |
| 2015 | 4,631 number | -7.4% |
| 2017 | 2,843 number | -38.6% |
| 2018 | 1,908 number | -32.9% |
| 2019 | 1,663 number | -12.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,392 number | 1,068 number | 1,729 number | 4 |
| 1980s | 3,442 number | 1,938 number | 4,814 number | 8 |
| 1990s | 6,433 number | 4,546 number | 8,742 number | 10 |
| 2000s | 5,913 number | 201 number | 8,827 number | 6 |
| 2010s | 3,076 number | 1,663 number | 5,001 number | 7 |
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 primary education, both sexes in Mauritania?
- Repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Mauritania was 1,663 number in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 8,827 number in 2001.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was 201 number in 2009.
- How does Mauritania rank for repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes?
- Mauritania ranks 94th out of 187 countries with data for 2019.
- Is repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 727.4%. 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 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.