Repetition rate in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Repetition rate in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes was 0.2% in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in United Arab Emirates, 1973–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
United Arab Emirates recorded 0.2% for repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in 2018. That is the lowest value across all 29 years on record.
That represents a change of down 90.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in United Arab Emirates peaked at 36.2% in 1973 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 2018.
United Arab Emirates ranks 133rd of 171 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
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 United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 36.2% | — |
| 1974 | 33.3% | -8.0% |
| 1977 | 14.0% | -57.9% |
| 1978 | 13.6% | -2.9% |
| 1979 | 13.0% | -4.5% |
| 1982 | 8.9% | -31.3% |
| 1983 | 8.6% | -3.7% |
| 1984 | 10.0% | +15.9% |
| 1985 | 7.9% | -20.3% |
| 1986 | 9.2% | +16.4% |
| 1987 | 8.5% | -8.1% |
| 1988 | 7.1% | -17.0% |
| 1989 | 6.7% | -5.2% |
| 1990 | 5.7% | -14.1% |
| 1991 | 4.9% | -14.9% |
| 1992 | 5.3% | +9.1% |
| 1993 | 6.3% | +18.1% |
| 1994 | 6.6% | +4.7% |
| 1995 | 5.7% | -14.2% |
| 1996 | 5.0% | -11.1% |
| 1997 | 5.8% | +14.5% |
| 1998 | 4.1% | -29.0% |
| 1999 | 4.2% | +2.0% |
| 2000 | 3.4% | -18.9% |
| 2001 | 3.0% | -12.4% |
| 2003 | 2.2% | -26.7% |
| 2004 | 1.8% | -18.7% |
| 2005 | 1.8% | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 0.2% | -90.4% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 0.2% is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.5%, 31% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 0.2% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.7%, 10% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 22.1% | 13.0% | 36.2% | 5 |
| 1980s | 8.4% | 6.7% | 10.0% | 8 |
| 1990s | 5.4% | 4.1% | 6.6% | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.4% | 1.8% | 3.4% | 5 |
| 2010s | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
More education data for United Arab Emirates
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 106,178 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 305 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 119,159 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 125,307 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 894,302 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 586,477 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 5.74 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0534 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in United Arab Emirates?
- Repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in United Arab Emirates was 0.2% in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 36.2% in 1973.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 2018.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 133rd out of 171 countries with data for 2018.
- Is repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is down 90.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates 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