Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Algeria
Algeria: Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes was 5,985 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
5,985
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
54th
of 180 countries
All-time high
105,453
in 2000
All-time low
1,221
in 2008
Years of data
53
1972–2025
Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Algeria, 1972–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Algeria recorded 5,985 for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 74.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Algeria peaked at 105,453 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 1,221, in 2008.
Algeria ranks 54th of 180 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 5 of primary education, both sexes in Algeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 43,111 | — |
| 1973 | 42,823 | -0.7% |
| 1974 | 42,481 | -0.8% |
| 1975 | 46,342 | +9.1% |
| 1976 | 50,236 | +8.4% |
| 1977 | 50,353 | +0.2% |
| 1978 | 55,049 | +9.3% |
| 1979 | 56,529 | +2.7% |
| 1980 | 55,868 | -1.2% |
| 1981 | 51,268 | -8.2% |
| 1982 | 51,497 | +0.4% |
| 1983 | 42,962 | -16.6% |
| 1984 | 38,054 | -11.4% |
| 1985 | 19,025 | -50.0% |
| 1986 | 31,527 | +65.7% |
| 1987 | 33,312 | +5.7% |
| 1988 | 33,713 | +1.2% |
| 1989 | 35,085 | +4.1% |
| 1990 | 36,558 | +4.2% |
| 1991 | 59,430 | +62.6% |
| 1992 | 56,837 | -4.4% |
| 1993 | 57,382 | +1.0% |
| 1994 | 56,628 | -1.3% |
| 1995 | 56,377 | -0.4% |
| 1996 | 57,904 | +2.7% |
| 1997 | 74,396 | +28.5% |
| 1999 | 85,896 | +15.5% |
| 2000 | 105,453 | +22.8% |
| 2001 | 94,029 | -10.8% |
| 2002 | 91,015 | -3.2% |
| 2003 | 88,931 | -2.3% |
| 2004 | 92,796 | +4.3% |
| 2005 | 89,422 | -3.6% |
| 2006 | 86,381 | -3.4% |
| 2007 | 83,618 | -3.2% |
| 2008 | 1,221 | -98.5% |
| 2009 | 84,941 | +6856.7% |
| 2010 | 63,468 | -25.3% |
| 2011 | 41,588 | -34.5% |
| 2012 | 25,977 | -37.5% |
| 2013 | 28,769 | +10.7% |
| 2014 | 31,491 | +9.5% |
| 2015 | 23,887 | -24.1% |
| 2016 | 34,436 | +44.2% |
| 2017 | 43,625 | +26.7% |
| 2018 | 38,903 | -10.8% |
| 2019 | 26,197 | -32.7% |
| 2020 | 7,983 | -69.5% |
| 2021 | 8,043 | +0.8% |
| 2022 | 51,025 | +534.4% |
| 2023 | 16,303 | -68.0% |
| 2024 | 5,985 | -63.3% |
| 2025 | 5,985 | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 48,366 | 42,481 | 56,529 | 8 |
| 1980s | 39,231 | 19,025 | 55,868 | 10 |
| 1990s | 60,156 | 36,558 | 85,896 | 9 |
| 2000s | 81,781 | 1,221 | 105,453 | 10 |
| 2010s | 35,834 | 23,887 | 63,468 | 10 |
| 2020s | 15,887 | 5,985 | 51,025 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Algeria
- 51 Lebanon 6,529 compare
- 52 Ghana 6,478 compare
- 53 Syrian Arab Republic 6,178 compare
- 55 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 5,719 compare
- 56 Iran, Islamic Republic of 5,308 compare
- 57 Sierra Leone 5,027 compare
More education data for Algeria
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 158,235 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 306,324 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 297,789 (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 6.07 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.30 million (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1116 units per person (2025)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Algeria?
- Repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Algeria was 5,985 in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 105,453 in 2000.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,221 in 2008.
- How does Algeria rank for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes?
- Algeria ranks 54th out of 180 countries with data for 2025.
- Is repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 74.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Algeria data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release