Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) 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 (number) 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% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 26,900 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,074, 25.0× the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 26,900 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 34,874, 77% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) in Saudi Arabia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +980.6% | 1,222 | 13,205 |
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 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
More education data for Saudi Arabia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 242,375 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 26,900 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 215,559 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 214,840 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.36 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.45 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.53 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0976 units per person (2024)
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