Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education in Syrian Arab Republic
Syrian Arab Republic: Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education was 3.8% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education in Syrian Arab Republic, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2023, repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education in Syrian Arab Republic stood at 3.8%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.1% on the previous year and up 237.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education in Syrian Arab Republic peaked at 15.8% in 1973 and was at its lowest, 0.5%, in 2020.
Syrian Arab Republic ranks 59th of 184 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 in Syrian Arab Republic, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 15.5% | — |
| 1972 | 15.0% | -3.1% |
| 1973 | 15.8% | +5.2% |
| 1974 | 13.2% | -16.6% |
| 1976 | 11.8% | -10.4% |
| 1977 | 13.7% | +15.9% |
| 1978 | 13.6% | -0.6% |
| 1979 | 12.9% | -5.1% |
| 1980 | 13.2% | +2.2% |
| 1981 | 12.5% | -5.0% |
| 1982 | 12.8% | +1.9% |
| 1983 | 13.7% | +7.6% |
| 1984 | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 1985 | 12.4% | -8.1% |
| 1986 | 10.0% | -19.4% |
| 1987 | 9.7% | -3.4% |
| 1988 | 9.9% | +1.7% |
| 1989 | 9.5% | -3.2% |
| 1990 | 8.6% | -9.9% |
| 1991 | 9.1% | +6.2% |
| 1992 | 8.3% | -8.9% |
| 1993 | 8.3% | -0.4% |
| 1999 | 9.2% | +10.9% |
| 2000 | 9.6% | +5.0% |
| 2001 | 8.9% | -7.5% |
| 2003 | 3.8% | -57.2% |
| 2004 | 3.5% | -8.9% |
| 2005 | 2.1% | -39.5% |
| 2006 | 2.5% | +17.8% |
| 2007 | 2.7% | +7.7% |
| 2008 | 2.6% | -1.1% |
| 2009 | 2.6% | -1.5% |
| 2010 | 2.7% | +3.5% |
| 2011 | 2.3% | -14.5% |
| 2012 | 1.1% | -51.0% |
| 2020 | 0.5% | -53.8% |
| 2021 | 3.6% | +597.4% |
| 2022 | 3.8% | +4.9% |
| 2023 | 3.8% | -0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 13.9% | 11.8% | 15.8% | 8 |
| 1980s | 11.7% | 9.5% | 13.7% | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.7% | 8.3% | 9.2% | 5 |
| 2000s | 4.3% | 2.1% | 9.6% | 9 |
| 2010s | 2.0% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 3 |
| 2020s | 2.9% | 0.5% | 3.8% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Syrian Arab Republic
- 56 Kenya 4.1% compare
- 57 Dominican Republic 3.9% compare
- 58 Afghanistan 3.8% compare
- 60 Türkiye 3.7% compare
- 61 Macau, China 3.7% compare
- 62 Vanuatu 3.5% compare
More education data for Syrian Arab Republic
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 54,596 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 90,421 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 75,782 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 72,747 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.36 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.17 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.0055 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.088 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education in Syrian Arab Republic?
- Repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education in Syrian Arab Republic was 3.8% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education recorded in Syrian Arab Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 15.8% in 1973.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education recorded in Syrian Arab Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.5% in 2020.
- How does Syrian Arab Republic rank for repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education?
- Syrian Arab Republic ranks 59th out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education rising or falling in Syrian Arab Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 237.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syrian Arab Republic 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, female (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release