Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Tunisia
Tunisia: Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 4.3% in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Tunisia, 1971–2020
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Tunisia recorded 4.3% for repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in 2020.
The figure is up 70.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Tunisia peaked at 26.7% in 1971 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 2014.
Tunisia ranks 65th 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 Tunisia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 26.7% | — |
| 1972 | 15.1% | -43.6% |
| 1973 | 13.6% | -9.9% |
| 1974 | 11.6% | -14.3% |
| 1975 | 11.8% | +1.5% |
| 1976 | 17.0% | +43.9% |
| 1977 | 16.6% | -2.5% |
| 1978 | 17.4% | +5.0% |
| 1979 | 18.0% | +3.5% |
| 1980 | 18.5% | +2.5% |
| 1981 | 18.7% | +1.4% |
| 1982 | 19.4% | +3.6% |
| 1983 | 19.3% | -0.5% |
| 1984 | 20.1% | +4.0% |
| 1985 | 19.5% | -2.9% |
| 1988 | 19.6% | +0.4% |
| 1989 | 18.1% | -7.7% |
| 1990 | 8.8% | -51.5% |
| 1991 | 12.2% | +39.4% |
| 1992 | 12.7% | +3.8% |
| 1993 | 13.8% | +8.9% |
| 1994 | 13.6% | -1.6% |
| 1995 | 13.6% | +0.6% |
| 1996 | 12.6% | -7.5% |
| 1997 | 13.9% | +10.0% |
| 1998 | 13.6% | -2.1% |
| 1999 | 11.5% | -15.5% |
| 2000 | 10.8% | -6.1% |
| 2001 | 1.6% | -85.2% |
| 2002 | 0.2% | -87.9% |
| 2003 | 0.6% | +191.7% |
| 2004 | 0.9% | +68.5% |
| 2005 | 1.0% | +8.4% |
| 2006 | 1.3% | +23.5% |
| 2007 | 1.6% | +25.6% |
| 2008 | 1.8% | +11.8% |
| 2009 | 2.4% | +32.7% |
| 2010 | 2.5% | +7.7% |
| 2011 | 6.2% | +145.3% |
| 2012 | 6.2% | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 5.9% | -4.7% |
| 2014 | 0.1% | -98.8% |
| 2015 | 5.5% | +7369.3% |
| 2016 | 5.7% | +3.5% |
| 2020 | 4.3% | -23.7% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 4.3% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.7%, 1.2× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 4.3% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.9%, 4.8× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Tunisia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +7369.3% | 0.1% | 5.5% |
| 2003 | +191.7% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | +145.3% | 2.5% | 6.2% |
| 2014 | -98.8% | 5.9% | 0.1% |
| 2002 | -87.9% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| 2001 | -85.2% | 10.8% | 1.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 16.4% | 11.6% | 26.7% | 9 |
| 1980s | 19.1% | 18.1% | 20.1% | 8 |
| 1990s | 12.6% | 8.8% | 13.9% | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.2% | 0.2% | 10.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.6% | 0.1% | 6.2% | 7 |
| 2020s | 4.3% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
More education data for Tunisia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 89,644 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 88,316 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 128,467 (2016)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 122,346 (2016)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.05 million (2016)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.34 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.24 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1096 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Tunisia?
- Repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Tunisia was 4.3% in 2020, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 26.7% in 1971.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 2014.
- How does Tunisia rank for repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Tunisia ranks 65th out of 199 countries with data for 2020.
- Is repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 70.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia 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