Repetition rate in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Mauritania
Mauritania: Repetition rate in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes was 20.5% in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Mauritania, 1977–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Mauritania is 20.5%, measured in 2019.
The figure is up 342.0% on the previous year and up 66.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Mauritania peaked at 39.0% in 1986 and was at its lowest, 4.6%, in 2018.
That places Mauritania 9th out of 142 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top 10%.
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 Mauritania, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 19.9% | — |
| 1986 | 39.0% | +96.5% |
| 1988 | 32.1% | -17.7% |
| 1989 | 33.6% | +4.6% |
| 1990 | 37.2% | +10.9% |
| 1991 | 37.9% | +1.8% |
| 1992 | 33.7% | -11.0% |
| 1993 | 37.4% | +10.7% |
| 1994 | 35.3% | -5.5% |
| 1995 | 32.5% | -8.0% |
| 1996 | 34.9% | +7.6% |
| 1997 | 33.5% | -4.0% |
| 1998 | 31.5% | -6.1% |
| 2001 | 25.0% | -20.5% |
| 2004 | 15.4% | -38.4% |
| 2005 | 18.2% | +17.8% |
| 2006 | 13.7% | -24.7% |
| 2008 | 12.3% | -9.8% |
| 2011 | 9.4% | -23.5% |
| 2012 | 8.2% | -13.0% |
| 2013 | 9.4% | +14.5% |
| 2014 | 8.2% | -12.5% |
| 2016 | 6.4% | -22.1% |
| 2017 | 5.4% | -16.2% |
| 2018 | 4.6% | -13.7% |
| 2019 | 20.5% | +342.0% |
Mauritania compared with similar countries
- Mauritania's 20.5% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4.9%, 4.2× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Mauritania's 20.5% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 8.9%, 2.3× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Repetition rate in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Mauritania 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +342.0% | 4.6% | 20.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 19.9% | 19.9% | 19.9% | 1 |
| 1980s | 34.9% | 32.1% | 39.0% | 3 |
| 1990s | 34.9% | 31.5% | 37.9% | 9 |
| 2000s | 16.9% | 12.3% | 25.0% | 5 |
| 2010s | 9.0% | 4.6% | 20.5% | 8 |
Countries ranked near Mauritania
More education data for Mauritania
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 9,029 (2020)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 52,338 (2020)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 258,591 (2020)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 891,821 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.49 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1725 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 891,821 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Mauritania?
- Repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Mauritania was 20.5% in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 39.0% in 1986.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.6% in 2018.
- How does Mauritania rank for repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes?
- Mauritania ranks 9th out of 142 countries with data for 2019.
- Is repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 66.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritania 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