Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education in Qatar
Qatar: Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education was 0.8% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education in Qatar, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2023, repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education in Qatar stood at 0.8%.
That represents a change of down 35.3% on the previous year and down 89.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education in Qatar peaked at 15.2% in 1987 and was at its lowest, 0.6%, in 2010.
Qatar ranks 108th of 178 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 2 of lower secondary general education in Qatar, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 4.1% | — |
| 1972 | 2.4% | -41.0% |
| 1973 | 11.6% | +382.6% |
| 1974 | 6.8% | -41.2% |
| 1975 | 7.2% | +5.0% |
| 1976 | 12.4% | +73.5% |
| 1977 | 5.7% | -53.9% |
| 1978 | 6.4% | +12.6% |
| 1979 | 9.6% | +48.6% |
| 1980 | 8.7% | -9.0% |
| 1981 | 6.0% | -31.4% |
| 1982 | 8.6% | +44.4% |
| 1983 | 11.8% | +37.2% |
| 1984 | 9.0% | -24.1% |
| 1985 | 8.4% | -6.7% |
| 1986 | 15.1% | +79.8% |
| 1987 | 15.2% | +0.5% |
| 1988 | 8.2% | -45.9% |
| 1989 | 13.2% | +61.0% |
| 1990 | 10.3% | -22.3% |
| 1991 | 8.1% | -21.1% |
| 1992 | 3.0% | -63.6% |
| 1993 | 3.2% | +9.8% |
| 1994 | 5.8% | +77.9% |
| 1995 | 6.5% | +13.0% |
| 2004 | 5.8% | -11.3% |
| 2006 | 2.6% | -54.4% |
| 2008 | 1.5% | -44.6% |
| 2010 | 0.6% | -60.9% |
| 2012 | 2.0% | +254.5% |
| 2013 | 7.3% | +261.3% |
| 2014 | 5.2% | -29.3% |
| 2015 | 4.0% | -22.9% |
| 2016 | 3.4% | -13.7% |
| 2017 | 2.4% | -28.8% |
| 2018 | 1.4% | -43.2% |
| 2019 | 1.5% | +8.4% |
| 2020 | 0.6% | -59.7% |
| 2021 | 3.4% | +454.1% |
| 2022 | 1.2% | -64.7% |
| 2023 | 0.8% | -35.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.3% | 2.4% | 12.4% | 9 |
| 1980s | 10.4% | 6.0% | 15.2% | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.1% | 3.0% | 10.3% | 6 |
| 2000s | 3.3% | 1.5% | 5.8% | 3 |
| 2010s | 3.1% | 0.6% | 7.3% | 9 |
| 2020s | 1.5% | 0.6% | 3.4% | 4 |
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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 2 of lower secondary general education in Qatar?
- Repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education in Qatar was 0.8% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 15.2% in 1987.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.6% in 2010.
- How does Qatar rank for repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education?
- Qatar ranks 108th out of 178 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 89.5%. 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 2 of lower secondary general education, female (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release