Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Egypt
Egypt: Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes was 24,697 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Egypt, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Egypt stood at 24,697.
The figure is down 33.2% on the previous year and down 82.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Egypt peaked at 166,680 in 1979 and was at its lowest, 4,497, in 2005.
That places Egypt 20th out of 154 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Egypt, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 58,747 | — |
| 1972 | 91,798 | +56.3% |
| 1973 | 83,843 | -8.7% |
| 1974 | 67,409 | -19.6% |
| 1975 | 82,435 | +22.3% |
| 1976 | 72,215 | -12.4% |
| 1977 | 37,600 | -47.9% |
| 1978 | 70,074 | +86.4% |
| 1979 | 166,680 | +137.9% |
| 1980 | 119,961 | -28.0% |
| 1981 | 22,713 | -81.1% |
| 1986 | 32,917 | +44.9% |
| 1987 | 68,818 | +109.1% |
| 1997 | 12,893 | -81.3% |
| 2005 | 4,497 | -65.1% |
| 2006 | 154,374 | +3332.8% |
| 2007 | 107,829 | -30.2% |
| 2009 | 120,490 | +11.7% |
| 2010 | 132,399 | +9.9% |
| 2013 | 142,105 | +7.3% |
| 2016 | 145,125 | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 94,057 | -35.2% |
| 2018 | 85,972 | -8.6% |
| 2019 | 40,462 | -52.9% |
| 2020 | 35,206 | -13.0% |
| 2021 | 15,364 | -56.4% |
| 2023 | 36,999 | +140.8% |
| 2024 | 24,697 | -33.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 81,200 | 37,600 | 166,680 | 9 |
| 1980s | 61,102 | 22,713 | 119,961 | 4 |
| 1990s | 12,893 | 12,893 | 12,893 | 1 |
| 2000s | 96,798 | 4,497 | 154,374 | 4 |
| 2010s | 106,687 | 40,462 | 145,125 | 6 |
| 2020s | 28,066 | 15,364 | 36,999 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Egypt
More education data for Egypt
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 507,445 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 95,355 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 759,210 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 718,435 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 11.56 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 15.40 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.23 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1322 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Egypt?
- Repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Egypt was 24,697 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 166,680 in 1979.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,497 in 2005.
- How does Egypt rank for repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes?
- Egypt ranks 20th out of 154 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is down 82.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Egypt data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release