Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Syrian Arab Republic
Syrian Arab Republic: Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both was 2.7% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Syrian Arab Republic, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Syrian Arab Republic is 2.7%, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 1.7% on the previous year and up 99.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Syrian Arab Republic peaked at 13.8% in 1972 and was at its lowest, 0.4%, in 2020.
That places Syrian Arab Republic 83rd out of 185 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Syrian Arab Republic, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 11.9% | — |
| 1972 | 13.8% | +16.1% |
| 1973 | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 1974 | 12.1% | -10.6% |
| 1976 | 9.3% | -23.5% |
| 1977 | 11.1% | +19.8% |
| 1978 | 10.4% | -6.2% |
| 1979 | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 1980 | 9.3% | -5.1% |
| 1981 | 9.0% | -3.2% |
| 1982 | 9.5% | +5.6% |
| 1983 | 9.3% | -1.4% |
| 1984 | 10.3% | +10.6% |
| 1985 | 8.9% | -13.5% |
| 1986 | 7.8% | -12.8% |
| 1987 | 7.0% | -10.2% |
| 1988 | 7.3% | +3.7% |
| 1989 | 8.3% | +13.7% |
| 1990 | 7.1% | -14.4% |
| 1991 | 6.5% | -8.2% |
| 1992 | 6.0% | -7.9% |
| 1993 | 6.1% | +2.2% |
| 1999 | 5.2% | -14.8% |
| 2000 | 5.3% | +1.9% |
| 2001 | 4.2% | -20.6% |
| 2003 | 4.4% | +4.6% |
| 2004 | 3.5% | -20.8% |
| 2005 | 2.2% | -36.2% |
| 2006 | 2.5% | +10.7% |
| 2007 | 2.6% | +4.2% |
| 2008 | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| 2009 | 2.6% | +2.7% |
| 2010 | 2.5% | -3.3% |
| 2011 | 2.2% | -11.2% |
| 2012 | 1.4% | -38.5% |
| 2020 | 0.4% | -68.0% |
| 2021 | 4.1% | +849.7% |
| 2022 | 2.8% | -33.2% |
| 2023 | 2.7% | -1.7% |
Syrian Arab Republic compared with similar countries
- Syrian Arab Republic's 2.7% is below the median for low income countries, which is 11.7%, 23% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Syrian Arab Republic's 2.7% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2.2%, 1.2× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Syrian Arab Republic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | +849.7% | 0.4% | 4.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11.5% | 9.3% | 13.8% | 8 |
| 1980s | 8.7% | 7.0% | 10.3% | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.2% | 5.2% | 7.1% | 5 |
| 2000s | 3.3% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 9 |
| 2010s | 2.0% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 3 |
| 2020s | 2.5% | 0.4% | 4.1% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Syrian Arab Republic
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 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Syrian Arab Republic?
- Repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Syrian Arab Republic was 2.7% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Syrian Arab Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 13.8% in 1972.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Syrian Arab Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.4% in 2020.
- How does Syrian Arab Republic rank for repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both?
- Syrian Arab Republic ranks 83rd out of 185 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both rising or falling in Syrian Arab Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 99.5%. 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 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release