Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes was 5,082 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Saudi Arabia, 1979–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Saudi Arabia is 5,082, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 28.3% on the previous year and down 72.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Saudi Arabia peaked at 73,891 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 2,241, in 2021.
Saudi Arabia ranks 100th of 201 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 lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 19,146 | — |
| 2005 | 73,891 | +285.9% |
| 2007 | 48,685 | -34.1% |
| 2008 | 51,085 | +4.9% |
| 2010 | 19,602 | -61.6% |
| 2011 | 21,381 | +9.1% |
| 2012 | 19,468 | -8.9% |
| 2013 | 15,955 | -18.0% |
| 2014 | 18,259 | +14.4% |
| 2015 | 19,939 | +9.2% |
| 2016 | 21,149 | +6.1% |
| 2017 | 21,382 | +1.1% |
| 2018 | 18,683 | -12.6% |
| 2019 | 14,733 | -21.1% |
| 2020 | 14,984 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | 2,241 | -85.0% |
| 2022 | 3,961 | +76.8% |
| 2024 | 5,082 | +28.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 19,146 | 19,146 | 19,146 | 1 |
| 2000s | 57,887 | 48,685 | 73,891 | 3 |
| 2010s | 19,055 | 14,733 | 21,382 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,567 | 2,241 | 14,984 | 4 |
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More education data for Saudi Arabia
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 3.36 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 19.42 % change on previous year (2022)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 244,652 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate -2.16 % change on previous year (2022)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.65 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate 20.66 % change on previous year (2022)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.71 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate 18.25 % change on previous year (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 430,399 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual 77.4 % change on previous year (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Saudi Arabia?
- Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Saudi Arabia was 5,082 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 73,891 in 2005.
- What is the lowest repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,241 in 2021.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 100th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 72.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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