Repetition rate in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Algeria
Algeria: Repetition rate in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes was 0.6% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Algeria, 1972–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Algeria recorded 0.6% for repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in 2024.
The figure is down 5.2% on the previous year and down 83.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Algeria peaked at 15.5% in 1972 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 2007.
That places Algeria 111th out of 171 countries with data for 2024, 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 5 of primary education, both sexes in Algeria, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 15.5% | — |
| 1973 | 14.8% | -4.4% |
| 1974 | 14.4% | -2.9% |
| 1975 | 13.9% | -3.7% |
| 1976 | 13.1% | -5.7% |
| 1977 | 13.5% | +3.2% |
| 1978 | 13.7% | +1.5% |
| 1979 | 13.3% | -3.0% |
| 1980 | 11.7% | -12.1% |
| 1981 | 11.2% | -4.3% |
| 1982 | 9.0% | -19.5% |
| 1983 | 7.7% | -14.4% |
| 1984 | 3.3% | -56.7% |
| 1985 | 6.6% | +98.8% |
| 1986 | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| 1987 | 6.3% | -2.9% |
| 1988 | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| 1989 | 6.3% | +2.6% |
| 1990 | 9.6% | +53.7% |
| 1991 | 8.7% | -9.3% |
| 1992 | 8.6% | -1.1% |
| 1993 | 8.5% | -1.5% |
| 1994 | 8.1% | -4.5% |
| 1995 | 7.9% | -2.6% |
| 1996 | 9.9% | +25.4% |
| 1998 | 11.4% | +14.8% |
| 1999 | 13.9% | +22.5% |
| 2000 | 12.0% | -13.9% |
| 2001 | 11.5% | -4.0% |
| 2002 | 11.2% | -2.6% |
| 2003 | 11.5% | +3.0% |
| 2004 | 11.2% | -3.0% |
| 2005 | 12.1% | +8.0% |
| 2006 | 11.0% | -8.7% |
| 2007 | 0.2% | -98.6% |
| 2008 | 15.3% | +9472.3% |
| 2009 | 10.0% | -35.0% |
| 2010 | 6.7% | -32.8% |
| 2011 | 4.3% | -35.5% |
| 2012 | 4.8% | +10.8% |
| 2013 | 5.0% | +5.1% |
| 2014 | 3.7% | -26.8% |
| 2015 | 5.3% | +43.7% |
| 2016 | 6.2% | +16.6% |
| 2017 | 5.1% | -17.2% |
| 2018 | 3.3% | -35.9% |
| 2019 | 1.0% | -69.7% |
| 2020 | 1.0% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | 6.0% | +527.0% |
| 2022 | 1.8% | -69.1% |
| 2023 | 0.6% | -65.2% |
| 2024 | 0.6% | -5.2% |
Algeria compared with similar countries
- Algeria's 0.6% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.9%, 70% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Algeria's 0.6% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.7%, 36% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Repetition rate in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Algeria 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +9472.3% | 0.2% | 15.3% |
| 2021 | +527.0% | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| 1985 | +98.8% | 3.3% | 6.6% |
| 2007 | -98.6% | 11.0% | 0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 14.0% | 13.1% | 15.5% | 8 |
| 1980s | 7.5% | 3.3% | 11.7% | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.6% | 7.9% | 13.9% | 9 |
| 2000s | 10.6% | 0.2% | 15.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.5% | 1.0% | 6.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.0% | 0.6% | 6.0% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Algeria
More education data for Algeria
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 390,587 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 158,235 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 306,324 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 297,789 (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 6.07 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.30 million (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1116 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Algeria?
- Repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Algeria was 0.6% in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 15.5% in 1972.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 2007.
- How does Algeria rank for repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes?
- Algeria ranks 111th out of 171 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 83.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Algeria data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repetition rate in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release