Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Jordan
Jordan: Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes was 20,108 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Jordan, 1972–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Jordan is 20,108, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 200.0% on the previous year and up 119.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Jordan peaked at 31,308 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 1,615, in 2021.
That places Jordan 65th out of 201 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 lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Jordan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 10,308 | — |
| 1973 | 11,991 | +16.3% |
| 1974 | 9,267 | -22.7% |
| 1975 | 11,571 | +24.9% |
| 1976 | 12,901 | +11.5% |
| 1977 | 10,582 | -18.0% |
| 1978 | 9,716 | -8.2% |
| 1979 | 9,263 | -4.7% |
| 1980 | 10,084 | +8.9% |
| 1981 | 11,813 | +17.1% |
| 1982 | 15,721 | +33.1% |
| 1983 | 17,713 | +12.7% |
| 1987 | 25,229 | +42.4% |
| 1988 | 26,711 | +5.9% |
| 1989 | 26,526 | -0.7% |
| 1991 | 25,766 | -2.9% |
| 1992 | 29,995 | +16.4% |
| 1993 | 21,270 | -29.1% |
| 1994 | 9,189 | -56.8% |
| 2002 | 5,130 | -44.2% |
| 2003 | 4,498 | -12.3% |
| 2004 | 14,256 | +216.9% |
| 2006 | 15,378 | +7.9% |
| 2007 | 11,201 | -27.2% |
| 2008 | 8,572 | -23.5% |
| 2011 | 9,147 | +6.7% |
| 2012 | 13,159 | +43.9% |
| 2013 | 9,947 | -24.4% |
| 2014 | 9,171 | -7.8% |
| 2017 | 31,308 | +241.4% |
| 2018 | 29,719 | -5.1% |
| 2019 | 16,291 | -45.2% |
| 2020 | 5,507 | -66.2% |
| 2021 | 1,615 | -70.7% |
| 2022 | 18,602 | +1051.8% |
| 2023 | 6,702 | -64.0% |
| 2024 | 20,108 | +200.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10,700 | 9,263 | 12,901 | 8 |
| 1980s | 19,114 | 10,084 | 26,711 | 7 |
| 1990s | 21,555 | 9,189 | 29,995 | 4 |
| 2000s | 9,839 | 4,498 | 15,378 | 6 |
| 2010s | 16,963 | 9,147 | 31,308 | 7 |
| 2020s | 10,507 | 1,615 | 20,108 | 5 |
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More education data for Jordan
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of lower secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,023 tertiary education (2024)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 64,348 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre-primary education 2 years (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Jordan?
- Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Jordan was 20,108 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 31,308 in 2017.
- What is the lowest repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,615 in 2021.
- How does Jordan rank for repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes?
- Jordan ranks 65th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 119.3%. 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 lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release