Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Jordan
Jordan: Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes was 2,580 number in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Jordan, 1972–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
In 2019, repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Jordan stood at 2,580 number.
The figure is down 36.2% on the previous year and up 61.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Jordan peaked at 7,594 number in 1988 and was at its lowest, 1,192 number, in 2003.
That places Jordan 65th out of 141 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 6 of primary education, both sexes in Jordan, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 3,590 number | — |
| 1973 | 3,139 number | -12.6% |
| 1974 | 1,876 number | -40.2% |
| 1975 | 2,211 number | +17.9% |
| 1976 | 2,519 number | +13.9% |
| 1977 | 4,135 number | +64.2% |
| 1978 | 2,805 number | -32.2% |
| 1979 | 3,584 number | +27.8% |
| 1980 | 3,672 number | +2.5% |
| 1981 | 4,701 number | +28.0% |
| 1982 | 5,111 number | +8.7% |
| 1983 | 6,185 number | +21.0% |
| 1984 | 6,614 number | +6.9% |
| 1985 | 6,945 number | +5.0% |
| 1987 | 7,415 number | +6.8% |
| 1988 | 7,594 number | +2.4% |
| 1989 | 6,445 number | -15.1% |
| 1990 | 6,016 number | -6.7% |
| 1991 | 6,093 number | +1.3% |
| 1992 | 6,925 number | +13.7% |
| 1993 | 6,714 number | -3.0% |
| 1994 | 2,887 number | -57.0% |
| 1996 | 2,605 number | -9.8% |
| 1999 | 1,679 number | -35.5% |
| 2000 | 1,567 number | -6.7% |
| 2002 | 1,317 number | -16.0% |
| 2003 | 1,192 number | -9.5% |
| 2004 | 2,730 number | +129.0% |
| 2005 | 2,302 number | -15.7% |
| 2006 | 2,723 number | +18.3% |
| 2007 | 2,426 number | -10.9% |
| 2008 | 1,601 number | -34.0% |
| 2011 | 1,464 number | -8.6% |
| 2013 | 1,506 number | +2.9% |
| 2014 | 1,423 number | -5.5% |
| 2016 | 5,089 number | +257.6% |
| 2017 | 4,401 number | -13.5% |
| 2018 | 4,047 number | -8.0% |
| 2019 | 2,580 number | -36.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2,982 number | 1,876 number | 4,135 number | 8 |
| 1980s | 6,076 number | 3,672 number | 7,594 number | 9 |
| 1990s | 4,703 number | 1,679 number | 6,925 number | 7 |
| 2000s | 1,982 number | 1,192 number | 2,730 number | 8 |
| 2010s | 2,930 number | 1,423 number | 5,089 number | 7 |
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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 6 of primary education, both sexes in Jordan?
- Repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Jordan was 2,580 number in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 7,594 number in 1988.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,192 number in 2003.
- How does Jordan rank for repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes?
- Jordan ranks 65th out of 141 countries with data for 2019.
- Is repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 61.1%. 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 6 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.