Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, female (number) (Grade) in Gambia
Gambia: Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, female (number) (Grade) was 583 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
583
Change on year
down 11.0%
World rank
75th
of 153 countries
All-time high
1,614
in 1992
All-time low
191
in 2003
Years of data
49
1971–2025
Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, female in Gambia, 1971–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2025, repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, female in Gambia stood at 583.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.0% on the previous year and up 19.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, female in Gambia peaked at 1,614 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 191, in 2003.
Gambia ranks 75th of 153 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 6 of primary education, female (number) (Grade) in Gambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 348 | — |
| 1972 | 210 | -39.7% |
| 1973 | 396 | +88.6% |
| 1974 | 369 | -6.8% |
| 1975 | 453 | +22.8% |
| 1976 | 495 | +9.3% |
| 1977 | 575 | +16.2% |
| 1978 | 467 | -18.8% |
| 1979 | 627 | +34.3% |
| 1980 | 711 | +13.4% |
| 1981 | 844 | +18.7% |
| 1982 | 797 | -5.6% |
| 1983 | 761 | -4.5% |
| 1984 | 718 | -5.7% |
| 1985 | 1,090 | +51.8% |
| 1986 | 1,325 | +21.6% |
| 1987 | 1,354 | +2.2% |
| 1989 | 1,568 | +15.8% |
| 1992 | 1,614 | +2.9% |
| 1993 | 1,193 | -26.1% |
| 1994 | 989 | -17.1% |
| 1995 | 918 | -7.2% |
| 1996 | 742 | -19.2% |
| 1997 | 821 | +10.6% |
| 1999 | 254 | -69.1% |
| 2000 | 252 | -0.8% |
| 2001 | 219 | -13.1% |
| 2002 | 214 | -2.3% |
| 2003 | 191 | -10.7% |
| 2004 | 193 | +1.0% |
| 2005 | 219 | +13.5% |
| 2006 | 289 | +32.0% |
| 2007 | 342 | +18.3% |
| 2008 | 362 | +5.8% |
| 2010 | 428 | +18.2% |
| 2011 | 353 | -17.5% |
| 2012 | 287 | -18.7% |
| 2013 | 344 | +19.9% |
| 2014 | 458 | +33.1% |
| 2015 | 487 | +6.3% |
| 2016 | 434 | -10.9% |
| 2018 | 443 | +2.1% |
| 2019 | 479 | +8.1% |
| 2020 | 569 | +18.8% |
| 2021 | 763 | +34.1% |
| 2022 | 553 | -27.5% |
| 2023 | 692 | +25.1% |
| 2024 | 655 | -5.3% |
| 2025 | 583 | -11.0% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 583 is below the median for low income countries, which is 9,832, 6% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 583 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6,892, 8% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 437.78 | 210 | 627 | 9 |
| 1980s | 1,019 | 711 | 1,568 | 9 |
| 1990s | 933 | 254 | 1,614 | 7 |
| 2000s | 253.44 | 191 | 362 | 9 |
| 2010s | 412.56 | 287 | 487 | 9 |
| 2020s | 635.83 | 553 | 763 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
More education data for Gambia
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 89.78 (2025)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 83.09 (2025)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 12,452 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 16,389 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 71,238 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 77,061 (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 369,783 (2021)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 442,901 (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.4 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, female in Gambia?
- Repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, female in Gambia was 583 in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, female recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,614 in 1992.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, female recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 191 in 2003.
- How does Gambia rank for repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, female?
- Gambia ranks 75th out of 153 countries with data for 2025.
- Is repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, female rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, female (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release