Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Algeria
Algeria: Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 0.0% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0.0%
World rank
170th
of 199 countries
All-time high
12.6%
in 2005
All-time low
0.0%
in 2011
Years of data
51
1972–2023
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Algeria, 1972–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2023, repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Algeria stood at 0.0%. That is the lowest value across all 51 years on record.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Algeria peaked at 12.6% in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2011.
Algeria ranks 170th of 199 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 primary education, both sexes in Algeria, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 7.5% | — |
| 1973 | 7.6% | +0.5% |
| 1974 | 7.9% | +3.8% |
| 1975 | 7.8% | -0.8% |
| 1976 | 8.2% | +5.5% |
| 1977 | 8.7% | +6.0% |
| 1978 | 8.2% | -6.4% |
| 1979 | 9.5% | +15.8% |
| 1980 | 8.1% | -14.2% |
| 1981 | 5.8% | -28.2% |
| 1982 | 4.1% | -29.2% |
| 1983 | 5.5% | +32.9% |
| 1984 | 6.1% | +11.7% |
| 1985 | 6.3% | +2.9% |
| 1986 | 6.3% | -0.4% |
| 1987 | 6.2% | -0.8% |
| 1988 | 6.3% | +1.5% |
| 1989 | 6.7% | +5.5% |
| 1990 | 8.9% | +32.4% |
| 1991 | 8.8% | -0.1% |
| 1992 | 9.3% | +4.6% |
| 1993 | 9.5% | +2.2% |
| 1994 | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| 1995 | 9.2% | +1.2% |
| 1996 | 10.3% | +11.8% |
| 1998 | 11.1% | +7.5% |
| 1999 | 12.2% | +10.1% |
| 2000 | 12.2% | -0.1% |
| 2001 | 11.4% | -6.7% |
| 2002 | 10.9% | -4.8% |
| 2003 | 10.5% | -2.9% |
| 2004 | 11.2% | +6.5% |
| 2005 | 12.6% | +12.5% |
| 2006 | 12.0% | -5.3% |
| 2007 | 11.3% | -5.7% |
| 2008 | 11.0% | -2.7% |
| 2009 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 0.0% | +187.8% |
| 2011 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2012 | 0.0% | — |
| 2013 | 0.0% | — |
| 2014 | 0.0% | — |
| 2015 | 0.0% | — |
| 2016 | 0.0% | — |
| 2017 | 0.0% | — |
| 2018 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2019 | 0.0% | — |
| 2020 | 0.0% | +4220.2% |
| 2021 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2022 | 0.0% | — |
| 2023 | 0.0% | — |
Algeria compared with similar countries
- Algeria's 0.0% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.5%. (57 countries reporting)
- Algeria's 0.0% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.9%. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Algeria 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4220.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2010 | +187.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2009 | -100.0% | 11.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | -100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2018 | -100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | -100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8.2% | 7.5% | 9.5% | 8 |
| 1980s | 6.2% | 4.1% | 8.1% | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.8% | 8.8% | 12.2% | 9 |
| 2000s | 10.3% | 0.0% | 12.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4 |
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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 primary education, both sexes in Algeria?
- Repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Algeria was 0.0% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 12.6% in 2005.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2011.
- How does Algeria rank for repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Algeria ranks 170th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- 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 primary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release