Repetition rate in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Djibouti
Djibouti: Repetition rate in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes was 21.8% in 2004. ▼ Falling
Repetition rate in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Djibouti, 1975–2004
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Djibouti recorded 21.8% for repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in 2004. That is the lowest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is down 42.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Djibouti peaked at 46.4% in 1987 and was at its lowest, 21.8%, in 2004.
That places Djibouti 8th out of 142 countries with data for 2004, putting it in the top 10%.
Repetition rate in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Djibouti, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 33.9% | — |
| 1986 | 45.8% | +34.9% |
| 1987 | 46.4% | +1.3% |
| 1990 | 35.9% | -22.7% |
| 1992 | 32.7% | -8.9% |
| 1995 | 37.8% | +15.8% |
| 1996 | 44.0% | +16.2% |
| 2004 | 21.8% | -50.3% |
Djibouti compared with similar countries
- Djibouti's 21.8% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4.9%, 4.5× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Djibouti's 21.8% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3.8%, 5.8× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 33.9% | 33.9% | 33.9% | 1 |
| 1980s | 46.1% | 45.8% | 46.4% | 2 |
| 1990s | 37.6% | 32.7% | 44.0% | 4 |
| 2000s | 21.8% | 21.8% | 21.8% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Djibouti
More education data for Djibouti
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 3,554 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 2,279 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 3,772 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 3,395 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 69,362 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 69,705 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -3.13 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0605 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Djibouti?
- Repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Djibouti was 21.8% in 2004, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Djibouti?
- The highest recorded value was 46.4% in 1987.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Djibouti?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.8% in 2004.
- How does Djibouti rank for repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes?
- Djibouti ranks 8th out of 142 countries with data for 2004.
- Is repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Djibouti?
- Over the last ten years it is down 42.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Djibouti 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