Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) in Armenia
Armenia: Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) was 581 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Armenia, 1994–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Armenia recorded 581 for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in 2024.
That represents a change of up 67.4% on the previous year and up 99.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Armenia peaked at 1,041 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 125, in 2008.
That places Armenia 141st out of 205 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 primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) in Armenia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 606 | — |
| 1997 | 401 | -33.8% |
| 2001 | 207 | -48.4% |
| 2002 | 183 | -11.6% |
| 2003 | 142 | -22.4% |
| 2004 | 168 | +18.3% |
| 2005 | 195 | +16.1% |
| 2006 | 227 | +16.4% |
| 2007 | 220 | -3.1% |
| 2008 | 125 | -43.2% |
| 2009 | 257 | +105.6% |
| 2010 | 160 | -37.7% |
| 2011 | 170 | +6.2% |
| 2012 | 230 | +35.3% |
| 2014 | 291 | +26.5% |
| 2015 | 532 | +82.8% |
| 2016 | 1,041 | +95.7% |
| 2017 | 392 | -62.3% |
| 2018 | 419 | +6.9% |
| 2019 | 208 | -50.4% |
| 2020 | 412 | +98.1% |
| 2021 | 650 | +57.8% |
| 2022 | 212 | -67.4% |
| 2023 | 347 | +63.7% |
| 2024 | 581 | +67.4% |
Armenia compared with similar countries
- Armenia's 581 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2,758, 21% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Armenia's 581 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,024, 57% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 503.5 | 401 | 606 | 2 |
| 2000s | 191.56 | 125 | 257 | 9 |
| 2010s | 382.56 | 160 | 1,041 | 9 |
| 2020s | 440.4 | 212 | 650 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Armenia
- 138 Kazakhstan 638 compare
- 139 Kiribati 608 compare
- 140 Micronesia (country) 607 compare
- 142 Tajikistan 580 compare
- 143 Guyana 536 compare
- 144 Serbia 530 compare
More education data for Armenia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 22,576 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 581 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 31,629 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 29,649 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 290,201 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 160,885 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.98 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.053 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Armenia?
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Armenia was 581 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Armenia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,041 in 2016.
- What is the lowest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Armenia?
- The lowest recorded value was 125 in 2008.
- How does Armenia rank for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes?
- Armenia ranks 141st out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes rising or falling in Armenia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 99.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Armenia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release