Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Qatar
Qatar: Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 0.9% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0.9%
Change on year
up 6.7%
World rank
115th
of 199 countries
All-time high
27.3%
in 1971
All-time low
0.0%
in 2011
Years of data
38
1971–2023
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Qatar, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2023, repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Qatar stood at 0.9%.
The figure is up 6.7% on the previous year and up 16.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Qatar peaked at 27.3% in 1971 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2011.
Qatar ranks 115th of 199 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 primary education, both sexes in Qatar, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 27.3% | — |
| 1972 | 26.5% | -2.8% |
| 1973 | 26.9% | +1.3% |
| 1974 | 26.1% | -2.9% |
| 1975 | 24.6% | -5.8% |
| 1976 | 27.1% | +10.1% |
| 1977 | 20.7% | -23.4% |
| 1978 | 21.5% | +3.9% |
| 1979 | 19.0% | -11.9% |
| 1980 | 16.0% | -15.8% |
| 1981 | 12.4% | -22.3% |
| 1983 | 10.6% | -14.6% |
| 1984 | 10.1% | -4.5% |
| 1985 | 9.0% | -11.0% |
| 1989 | 6.1% | -32.7% |
| 1992 | 3.7% | -39.8% |
| 1993 | 3.7% | +0.1% |
| 1994 | 3.0% | -17.0% |
| 1995 | 2.6% | -13.4% |
| 1998 | 1.8% | -32.7% |
| 2002 | 3.0% | +67.4% |
| 2003 | 4.5% | +52.6% |
| 2005 | 1.4% | -68.4% |
| 2006 | 1.0% | -29.0% |
| 2007 | 0.6% | -36.5% |
| 2010 | 0.2% | -69.6% |
| 2011 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2012 | 0.8% | — |
| 2014 | 1.1% | +40.4% |
| 2015 | 1.9% | +76.9% |
| 2016 | 1.7% | -14.2% |
| 2017 | 1.4% | -16.0% |
| 2018 | 1.3% | -7.7% |
| 2019 | 1.5% | +16.2% |
| 2020 | 0.7% | -53.2% |
| 2021 | 1.1% | +58.2% |
| 2022 | 0.8% | -23.2% |
| 2023 | 0.9% | +6.7% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 0.9% is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.9%, 1.0× the median. (69 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 0.9% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.9%, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 24.4% | 19.0% | 27.3% | 9 |
| 1980s | 10.7% | 6.1% | 16.0% | 6 |
| 1990s | 2.9% | 1.8% | 3.7% | 5 |
| 2000s | 2.1% | 0.6% | 4.5% | 5 |
| 2010s | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 9 |
| 2020s | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
More education data for Qatar
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 12,368 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,379 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 25,980 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 24,823 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 151,038 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 180,287 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 5.09 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0631 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Qatar?
- Repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Qatar was 0.9% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 27.3% in 1971.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2011.
- How does Qatar rank for repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Qatar ranks 115th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar 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