Repetition rate in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Bahrain
Bahrain: Repetition rate in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes was 0.1% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Bahrain, 1981–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Bahrain recorded 0.1% for repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 29 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 87.9% on the previous year and down 88.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Bahrain peaked at 9.4% in 1982 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 2023.
That places Bahrain 125th out of 142 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repetition rate in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Bahrain, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 6.6% | — |
| 1982 | 9.4% | +41.6% |
| 1984 | 5.5% | -40.7% |
| 1985 | 5.9% | +5.6% |
| 1986 | 5.9% | +0.5% |
| 1987 | 6.0% | +2.8% |
| 1991 | 3.8% | -37.3% |
| 1992 | 3.5% | -6.6% |
| 1993 | 3.9% | +10.1% |
| 1994 | 3.8% | -2.0% |
| 1995 | 3.5% | -8.2% |
| 1997 | 4.7% | +34.8% |
| 1998 | 4.0% | -15.7% |
| 1999 | 4.3% | +8.7% |
| 2000 | 4.8% | +10.9% |
| 2001 | 3.0% | -38.2% |
| 2002 | 2.5% | -16.0% |
| 2003 | 2.0% | -21.9% |
| 2004 | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 0.9% | -53.1% |
| 2012 | 0.5% | -45.1% |
| 2013 | 0.6% | +18.4% |
| 2014 | 0.4% | -34.0% |
| 2015 | 0.5% | +28.6% |
| 2016 | 0.2% | -63.6% |
| 2017 | 0.2% | -7.0% |
| 2018 | 0.2% | +39.9% |
| 2022 | 0.6% | +132.3% |
| 2023 | 0.1% | -87.9% |
Bahrain compared with similar countries
- Bahrain's 0.1% is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.5%, 13% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Bahrain's 0.1% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3.8%, 2% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6.5% | 5.5% | 9.4% | 6 |
| 1990s | 4.0% | 3.5% | 4.7% | 8 |
| 2000s | 2.8% | 1.9% | 4.8% | 5 |
| 2010s | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 8 |
| 2020s | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Bahrain
- 122 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 0.1% compare
- 123 Saudi Arabia 0.1% compare
- 124 Cyprus 0.1% compare
- 126 Hong Kong, China 0.0% compare
- 127 Solomon Islands 0.0% compare
- 128 Korea 0.0% compare
More education data for Bahrain
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 8,964 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 23 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 15,546 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 14,992 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 109,221 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 122,305 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 4.09 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.077 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Bahrain?
- Repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Bahrain was 0.1% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Bahrain?
- The highest recorded value was 9.4% in 1982.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Bahrain?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 2023.
- How does Bahrain rank for repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes?
- Bahrain ranks 125th out of 142 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Bahrain?
- Over the last ten years it is down 88.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bahrain data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repetition rate in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release