Repetition rate in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Mauritania
Mauritania: Repetition rate in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes was 1.6% in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Mauritania, 1977–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Mauritania recorded 1.6% for repetition rate in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in 2017.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 37.1% on the previous year and up 55.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Mauritania peaked at 18.9% in 1987 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 2008.
That places Mauritania 90th out of 193 countries with data for 2017, 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 primary education, both sexes in Mauritania, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 16.4% | — |
| 1979 | 13.9% | -15.6% |
| 1986 | 18.0% | +29.8% |
| 1987 | 18.9% | +4.8% |
| 1988 | 17.5% | -7.5% |
| 1989 | 17.7% | +1.3% |
| 1990 | 17.1% | -3.5% |
| 1991 | 16.4% | -4.2% |
| 1992 | 16.2% | -0.7% |
| 1993 | 18.4% | +13.3% |
| 1994 | 16.0% | -12.9% |
| 1995 | 15.0% | -6.2% |
| 1996 | 15.0% | +0.2% |
| 1997 | 15.2% | +0.8% |
| 1998 | 14.2% | -6.5% |
| 2001 | 13.9% | -2.2% |
| 2004 | 9.6% | -30.8% |
| 2005 | 10.4% | +8.5% |
| 2006 | 1.0% | -90.1% |
| 2008 | 0.2% | -77.8% |
| 2011 | 2.3% | +911.4% |
| 2012 | 3.3% | +44.0% |
| 2013 | 4.8% | +43.3% |
| 2014 | 4.2% | -11.3% |
| 2016 | 2.5% | -40.0% |
| 2017 | 1.6% | -37.1% |
Mauritania compared with similar countries
- Mauritania's 1.6% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.8%, 58% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Mauritania's 1.6% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.5%, 25% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Repetition rate in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Mauritania 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +911.4% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| 2006 | -90.1% | 10.4% | 1.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 15.1% | 13.9% | 16.4% | 2 |
| 1980s | 18.0% | 17.5% | 18.9% | 4 |
| 1990s | 15.9% | 14.2% | 18.4% | 9 |
| 2000s | 7.0% | 0.2% | 13.9% | 5 |
| 2010s | 3.1% | 1.6% | 4.8% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Mauritania
More education data for Mauritania
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 9,029 (2020)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 52,338 (2020)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 258,591 (2020)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 891,821 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.49 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1725 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 891,821 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Mauritania?
- Repetition rate in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Mauritania was 1.6% in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 18.9% in 1987.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 2008.
- How does Mauritania rank for repetition rate in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes?
- Mauritania ranks 90th out of 193 countries with data for 2017.
- Is repetition rate in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 55.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritania data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repetition rate in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release