Repetition rate in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Gambia
Gambia: Repetition rate in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes was 2.5% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Gambia, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Gambia is 2.5%, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 2.9% on the previous year and down 18.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Gambia peaked at 17.4% in 1988 and was at its lowest, 1.6%, in 2011.
That places Gambia 65th 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 Gambia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 10.3% | — |
| 1982 | 11.4% | +10.5% |
| 1984 | 10.7% | -6.1% |
| 1985 | 14.6% | +36.4% |
| 1988 | 17.4% | +18.9% |
| 1992 | 13.4% | -22.7% |
| 1993 | 12.9% | -4.2% |
| 1995 | 11.9% | -7.4% |
| 1996 | 12.9% | +8.3% |
| 1999 | 6.9% | -46.4% |
| 2000 | 6.1% | -11.8% |
| 2001 | 5.9% | -3.6% |
| 2002 | 3.0% | -49.8% |
| 2003 | 2.4% | -18.4% |
| 2004 | 3.2% | +31.4% |
| 2005 | 2.7% | -13.1% |
| 2007 | 3.3% | +20.9% |
| 2010 | 2.3% | -30.1% |
| 2011 | 1.6% | -30.6% |
| 2012 | 2.4% | +46.5% |
| 2013 | 2.5% | +7.9% |
| 2014 | 3.0% | +19.3% |
| 2015 | 3.2% | +4.7% |
| 2017 | 2.7% | -14.1% |
| 2018 | 2.9% | +5.6% |
| 2019 | 3.3% | +14.8% |
| 2020 | 2.8% | -14.6% |
| 2021 | 3.0% | +5.5% |
| 2022 | 3.4% | +13.0% |
| 2023 | 2.5% | -24.6% |
| 2024 | 2.5% | -2.9% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 2.5% is below the median for low income countries, which is 10.9%, 23% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 2.5% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 8.5%, 29% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10.3% | 10.3% | 10.3% | 1 |
| 1980s | 13.5% | 10.7% | 17.4% | 4 |
| 1990s | 11.6% | 6.9% | 13.4% | 5 |
| 2000s | 3.8% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 7 |
| 2010s | 2.7% | 1.6% | 3.3% | 9 |
| 2020s | 2.8% | 2.5% | 3.4% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
- 62 Marshall Islands 2.6% compare
- 63 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 2.5% compare
- 64 Romania 2.5% compare
- 66 Burkina Faso 2.4% compare
- 67 Palau 2.3% compare
- 68 Sudan 2.3% compare
More education data for Gambia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 12,452 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 16,389 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 71,238 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 77,061 (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 369,783 (2021)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 442,901 (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.4 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1569 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Gambia?
- Repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Gambia was 2.5% in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 17.4% in 1988.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.6% in 2011.
- How does Gambia rank for repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes?
- Gambia ranks 65th out of 171 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia 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