Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Bahrain
Bahrain: Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both was 0.3% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Bahrain, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Bahrain is 0.3%, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 74.8% on the previous year and down 86.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Bahrain peaked at 23.1% in 1975 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2021.
Bahrain ranks 151st of 190 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
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 Bahrain, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 13.9% | — |
| 1972 | 11.5% | -17.1% |
| 1973 | 14.3% | +23.6% |
| 1974 | 12.2% | -14.4% |
| 1975 | 23.1% | +89.2% |
| 1976 | 13.6% | -41.1% |
| 1977 | 14.7% | +7.9% |
| 1978 | 8.8% | -40.2% |
| 1979 | 10.0% | +13.9% |
| 1980 | 8.8% | -11.4% |
| 1981 | 12.3% | +39.3% |
| 1982 | 13.6% | +10.3% |
| 1983 | 12.3% | -9.3% |
| 1985 | 9.5% | -23.1% |
| 1991 | 6.6% | -30.5% |
| 1992 | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| 1999 | 7.4% | +14.6% |
| 2000 | 6.6% | -10.8% |
| 2001 | 7.1% | +6.4% |
| 2002 | 5.4% | -23.3% |
| 2003 | 6.3% | +16.2% |
| 2004 | 5.2% | -17.2% |
| 2005 | 4.9% | -6.2% |
| 2008 | 5.2% | +6.1% |
| 2010 | 4.1% | -21.2% |
| 2011 | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| 2012 | 3.1% | -22.5% |
| 2013 | 2.0% | -36.5% |
| 2014 | 2.1% | +5.8% |
| 2015 | 2.3% | +9.4% |
| 2016 | 1.6% | -27.9% |
| 2017 | 1.9% | +19.1% |
| 2018 | 1.0% | -48.5% |
| 2021 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2022 | 1.1% | — |
| 2023 | 0.3% | -74.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 13.6% | 8.8% | 23.1% | 9 |
| 1980s | 11.3% | 8.8% | 13.6% | 5 |
| 1990s | 6.8% | 6.5% | 7.4% | 3 |
| 2000s | 5.8% | 4.9% | 7.1% | 7 |
| 2010s | 2.4% | 1.0% | 4.1% | 9 |
| 2020s | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Bahrain
- 148 Saudi Arabia 0.3% compare
- 149 Bosnia and Herzegovina 0.3% compare
- 150 Brunei Darussalam 0.3% compare
- 152 Tanzania, United Republic of 0.2% compare
- 153 Zimbabwe 0.2% compare
- 154 Palestine, State of 0.2% compare
More education data for Bahrain
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 8,964 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 23 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 15,546 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 14,992 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 109,221 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 122,305 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 4.09 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.077 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Bahrain?
- Repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Bahrain was 0.3% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Bahrain?
- The highest recorded value was 23.1% in 1975.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Bahrain?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2021.
- How does Bahrain rank for repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both?
- Bahrain ranks 151st out of 190 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both rising or falling in Bahrain?
- Over the last ten years it is down 86.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bahrain 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