Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Algeria
Algeria: Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both was 20.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
20.0%
Change on year
down 8.6%
World rank
13th
of 190 countries
All-time high
28.9%
in 2010
All-time low
3.7%
in 1974
Years of data
44
1971–2024
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Algeria, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Algeria recorded 20.0% for repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in 2024.
The figure is down 8.6% on the previous year and down 19.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Algeria peaked at 28.9% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 3.7%, in 1974.
Algeria ranks 13th of 190 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Algeria, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 4.9% | — |
| 1972 | 5.2% | +4.3% |
| 1973 | 4.5% | -12.7% |
| 1974 | 3.7% | -17.8% |
| 1975 | 4.0% | +9.3% |
| 1976 | 5.3% | +30.3% |
| 1977 | 4.6% | -13.1% |
| 1978 | 4.9% | +7.8% |
| 1979 | 5.3% | +8.2% |
| 1981 | 6.4% | +18.9% |
| 1984 | 4.7% | -25.4% |
| 1989 | 5.9% | +23.8% |
| 1990 | 8.0% | +36.5% |
| 1991 | 8.3% | +4.0% |
| 1992 | 8.6% | +3.8% |
| 1993 | 9.0% | +4.5% |
| 1994 | 9.6% | +6.2% |
| 1995 | 10.0% | +4.6% |
| 1996 | 14.7% | +46.8% |
| 1998 | 17.9% | +21.3% |
| 1999 | 17.5% | -1.9% |
| 2000 | 21.0% | +20.1% |
| 2001 | 21.1% | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 23.1% | +9.8% |
| 2003 | 24.0% | +3.7% |
| 2004 | 22.6% | -5.6% |
| 2005 | 24.0% | +6.3% |
| 2006 | 15.5% | -35.3% |
| 2007 | 25.4% | +63.2% |
| 2008 | 24.4% | -3.9% |
| 2009 | 28.2% | +15.8% |
| 2010 | 28.9% | +2.5% |
| 2011 | 27.6% | -4.7% |
| 2012 | 26.5% | -3.9% |
| 2013 | 25.2% | -4.9% |
| 2014 | 24.8% | -1.5% |
| 2015 | 22.7% | -8.4% |
| 2017 | 21.1% | -7.3% |
| 2018 | 21.1% | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 14.8% | -29.5% |
| 2021 | 23.7% | +59.7% |
| 2022 | 19.1% | -19.3% |
| 2023 | 21.8% | +14.0% |
| 2024 | 20.0% | -8.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.7% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 9 |
| 1980s | 5.7% | 4.7% | 6.4% | 3 |
| 1990s | 11.5% | 8.0% | 17.9% | 9 |
| 2000s | 22.9% | 15.5% | 28.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 24.7% | 21.1% | 28.9% | 8 |
| 2020s | 19.9% | 14.8% | 23.7% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Algeria
More education data for Algeria
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 390,587 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 158,235 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 306,324 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 297,789 (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 6.07 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.30 million (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1116 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Algeria?
- Repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Algeria was 20.0% in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 28.9% in 2010.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.7% in 1974.
- How does Algeria rank for repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both?
- Algeria ranks 13th out of 190 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Algeria data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release