Repeaters in Grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Jordan
Jordan: Repeaters in Grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 4,383 number in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Jordan, 1972–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
Jordan recorded 4,383 number for repeaters in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 44.3% on the previous year and up 221.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Jordan peaked at 8,228 number in 2017 and was at its lowest, 249 number, in 2003.
Jordan ranks 26th of 84 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 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Jordan, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 1,019 number | — |
| 1973 | 861 number | -15.5% |
| 1974 | 497 number | -42.3% |
| 1975 | 510 number | +2.6% |
| 1976 | 588 number | +15.3% |
| 1977 | 505 number | -14.1% |
| 1978 | 632 number | +25.1% |
| 1979 | 793 number | +25.5% |
| 1980 | 979 number | +23.5% |
| 1981 | 1,250 number | +27.7% |
| 1982 | 1,773 number | +41.8% |
| 1983 | 2,187 number | +23.4% |
| 1987 | 2,716 number | +24.2% |
| 1988 | 2,843 number | +4.7% |
| 1989 | 2,027 number | -28.7% |
| 2002 | 287 number | -85.8% |
| 2003 | 249 number | -13.2% |
| 2004 | 2,672 number | +973.1% |
| 2006 | 3,064 number | +14.7% |
| 2007 | 2,092 number | -31.7% |
| 2008 | 1,362 number | -34.9% |
| 2011 | 2,066 number | +51.7% |
| 2012 | 2,987 number | +44.6% |
| 2013 | 1,974 number | -33.9% |
| 2014 | 1,817 number | -8.0% |
| 2017 | 8,228 number | +352.8% |
| 2018 | 7,867 number | -4.4% |
| 2019 | 4,383 number | -44.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 675.62 number | 497 number | 1,019 number | 8 |
| 1980s | 1,968 number | 979 number | 2,843 number | 7 |
| 2000s | 1,621 number | 249 number | 3,064 number | 6 |
| 2010s | 4,189 number | 1,817 number | 8,228 number | 7 |
Countries ranked near Jordan
- 23 Malawi 5,813 number compare
- 24 Central African Republic 5,108 number compare
- 25 Romania 4,985 number compare
- 27 Russian Federation 4,196 number compare
- 28 Hong Kong, China 3,931 number compare
- 29 Mauritania 3,795 number compare
More education data for Jordan
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 80,149 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.03 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.12 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.9383 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0966 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 1.12 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 0.9383 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Jordan?
- Repeaters in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Jordan was 4,383 number in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 8,228 number in 2017.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 249 number in 2003.
- How does Jordan rank for repeaters in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Jordan ranks 26th out of 84 countries with data for 2019.
- Is repeaters in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 221.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jordan data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 4 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.