Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Jordan
Jordan: Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes was 3,533 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Jordan, 1972–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Jordan stood at 3,533.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 383.3% on the previous year and up 192.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Jordan peaked at 11,460 in 1988 and was at its lowest, 452, in 2021.
That places Jordan 65th out of 180 countries with data for 2024, 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 5 of primary education, both sexes in Jordan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 4,948 | — |
| 1973 | 5,353 | +8.2% |
| 1974 | 3,253 | -39.2% |
| 1975 | 3,958 | +21.7% |
| 1976 | 3,743 | -5.4% |
| 1977 | 5,680 | +51.7% |
| 1978 | 5,179 | -8.8% |
| 1979 | 5,000 | -3.5% |
| 1980 | 5,448 | +9.0% |
| 1981 | 6,476 | +18.9% |
| 1982 | 7,632 | +17.9% |
| 1983 | 7,823 | +2.5% |
| 1984 | 8,361 | +6.9% |
| 1985 | 8,779 | +5.0% |
| 1987 | 10,511 | +19.7% |
| 1988 | 11,460 | +9.0% |
| 1989 | 10,159 | -11.4% |
| 1990 | 9,469 | -6.8% |
| 1991 | 9,324 | -1.5% |
| 1992 | 10,210 | +9.5% |
| 1993 | 8,696 | -14.8% |
| 1994 | 3,779 | -56.5% |
| 1996 | 2,527 | -33.1% |
| 1999 | 1,677 | -33.6% |
| 2000 | 1,531 | -8.7% |
| 2002 | 1,184 | -22.7% |
| 2003 | 1,118 | -5.6% |
| 2004 | 2,571 | +130.0% |
| 2005 | 2,298 | -10.6% |
| 2006 | 2,672 | +16.3% |
| 2007 | 2,209 | -17.3% |
| 2008 | 1,416 | -35.9% |
| 2011 | 1,082 | -23.6% |
| 2013 | 1,316 | +21.6% |
| 2014 | 1,210 | -8.1% |
| 2016 | 4,089 | +237.9% |
| 2017 | 3,466 | -15.2% |
| 2018 | 3,218 | -7.2% |
| 2019 | 2,241 | -30.4% |
| 2020 | 749 | -66.6% |
| 2021 | 452 | -39.7% |
| 2022 | 2,309 | +410.8% |
| 2023 | 731 | -68.3% |
| 2024 | 3,533 | +383.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4,639 | 3,253 | 5,680 | 8 |
| 1980s | 8,517 | 5,448 | 11,460 | 9 |
| 1990s | 6,526 | 1,677 | 10,210 | 7 |
| 2000s | 1,875 | 1,118 | 2,672 | 8 |
| 2010s | 2,375 | 1,082 | 4,089 | 7 |
| 2020s | 1,555 | 452 | 3,533 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Jordan
More education data for Jordan
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 10,973 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 83,712 (2024)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Jordan?
- Repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Jordan was 3,533 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 11,460 in 1988.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 452 in 2021.
- How does Jordan rank for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes?
- Jordan ranks 65th out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 192.0%. 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 5 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release