Repetition rate in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education in Qatar
Qatar: Repetition rate in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education was 0.8% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0.8%
Change on year
down 27.8%
World rank
103rd
of 170 countries
All-time high
17.0%
in 1989
All-time low
0.3%
in 2020
Years of data
41
1971–2023
Repetition rate in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education in Qatar, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Qatar recorded 0.8% for repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education in 2023.
The figure is down 27.8% on the previous year and down 90.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education in Qatar peaked at 17.0% in 1989 and was at its lowest, 0.3%, in 2020.
That places Qatar 103rd out of 170 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 3 of lower secondary general education in Qatar, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 8.9% | — |
| 1972 | 3.3% | -62.9% |
| 1973 | 3.8% | +13.7% |
| 1974 | 13.2% | +252.6% |
| 1975 | 5.1% | -61.2% |
| 1976 | 8.7% | +69.4% |
| 1977 | 5.9% | -31.8% |
| 1978 | 10.3% | +72.9% |
| 1979 | 12.8% | +25.0% |
| 1980 | 7.5% | -41.7% |
| 1981 | 8.2% | +10.2% |
| 1982 | 4.7% | -43.2% |
| 1983 | 5.5% | +16.6% |
| 1984 | 8.5% | +56.0% |
| 1985 | 6.5% | -23.2% |
| 1986 | 12.8% | +96.2% |
| 1987 | 4.6% | -64.3% |
| 1988 | 13.1% | +186.5% |
| 1989 | 17.0% | +29.3% |
| 1990 | 12.0% | -29.2% |
| 1991 | 6.8% | -43.0% |
| 1992 | 1.5% | -78.1% |
| 1993 | 1.0% | -30.3% |
| 1994 | 3.6% | +242.4% |
| 1995 | 3.6% | -0.5% |
| 2004 | 2.9% | -17.5% |
| 2006 | 2.0% | -30.8% |
| 2008 | 0.9% | -56.3% |
| 2010 | 0.4% | -52.3% |
| 2012 | 1.9% | +356.9% |
| 2013 | 8.7% | +351.7% |
| 2014 | 4.7% | -46.0% |
| 2015 | 3.4% | -28.2% |
| 2016 | 5.9% | +74.7% |
| 2017 | 3.0% | -49.4% |
| 2018 | 1.2% | -58.4% |
| 2019 | 1.1% | -8.3% |
| 2020 | 0.3% | -76.0% |
| 2021 | 2.6% | +829.8% |
| 2022 | 1.2% | -54.4% |
| 2023 | 0.8% | -27.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8.0% | 3.3% | 13.2% | 9 |
| 1980s | 8.8% | 4.6% | 17.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.8% | 1.0% | 12.0% | 6 |
| 2000s | 2.0% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 3 |
| 2010s | 3.4% | 0.4% | 8.7% | 9 |
| 2020s | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.6% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
- 100 Denmark 0.9% compare
- 101 Czechia 0.9% compare
- 102 Botswana 0.8% compare
- 104 Lao People's Democratic Republic 0.8% compare
- 105 Timor-Leste 0.8% compare
- 106 Philippines 0.8% compare
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 3 of lower secondary general education in Qatar?
- Repetition rate in grade 3 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 3 of lower secondary general education recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 17.0% in 1989.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.3% in 2020.
- How does Qatar rank for repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education?
- Qatar ranks 103rd out of 170 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 90.4%. 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 3 of lower secondary general education, female (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release