Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes was 26,900 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Saudi Arabia, 1979–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Saudi Arabia is 26,900, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 103.7% on the previous year and down 8.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Saudi Arabia peaked at 156,605 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 1,222, in 2021.
That places Saudi Arabia 68th 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 in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 108,717 | — |
| 2005 | 156,605 | +44.0% |
| 2007 | 101,494 | -35.2% |
| 2008 | 106,307 | +4.7% |
| 2011 | 66,420 | -37.5% |
| 2012 | 49,354 | -25.7% |
| 2013 | 27,551 | -44.2% |
| 2014 | 29,239 | +6.1% |
| 2015 | 37,098 | +26.9% |
| 2016 | 30,537 | -17.7% |
| 2017 | 23,789 | -22.1% |
| 2018 | 23,753 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 53,491 | +125.2% |
| 2020 | 27,240 | -49.1% |
| 2021 | 1,222 | -95.5% |
| 2022 | 13,205 | +980.6% |
| 2024 | 26,900 | +103.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 108,717 | 108,717 | 108,717 | 1 |
| 2000s | 121,469 | 101,494 | 156,605 | 3 |
| 2010s | 37,915 | 23,753 | 66,420 | 9 |
| 2020s | 17,142 | 1,222 | 27,240 | 4 |
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More education data for Saudi Arabia
- 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 (2022)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 244,652 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre-primary education 3 years (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Saudi Arabia?
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Saudi Arabia was 26,900 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 156,605 in 2005.
- What is the lowest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,222 in 2021.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 68th out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.0%. 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 primary education, all grades, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release