Repetition rate in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Senegal
Senegal: Repetition rate in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes was 4.6% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Senegal, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Senegal is 4.6%, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 31.5% on the previous year and up 9.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Senegal peaked at 37.9% in 1984 and was at its lowest, 3.1%, in 2010.
Senegal ranks 42nd of 142 countries on this measure, 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 6 of primary education, both sexes in Senegal, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 35.4% | — |
| 1972 | 34.3% | -3.0% |
| 1978 | 33.5% | -2.3% |
| 1979 | 34.3% | +2.4% |
| 1980 | 36.1% | +5.2% |
| 1981 | 35.9% | -0.7% |
| 1982 | 37.8% | +5.3% |
| 1983 | 36.1% | -4.3% |
| 1984 | 37.9% | +5.0% |
| 1985 | 36.0% | -5.0% |
| 1987 | 34.9% | -3.1% |
| 1988 | 36.3% | +3.9% |
| 1989 | 35.6% | -1.8% |
| 1991 | 32.7% | -8.2% |
| 1993 | 29.7% | -9.2% |
| 1995 | 30.2% | +1.8% |
| 1996 | 28.8% | -4.7% |
| 1997 | 28.7% | -0.5% |
| 1998 | 27.7% | -3.4% |
| 2000 | 29.5% | +6.6% |
| 2001 | 26.1% | -11.7% |
| 2002 | 27.9% | +7.0% |
| 2003 | 26.7% | -4.3% |
| 2004 | 23.8% | -10.8% |
| 2005 | 22.2% | -6.8% |
| 2006 | 24.0% | +7.9% |
| 2007 | 17.6% | -26.6% |
| 2008 | 17.1% | -2.6% |
| 2009 | 13.3% | -22.5% |
| 2010 | 3.1% | -76.5% |
| 2011 | 4.9% | +55.2% |
| 2012 | 3.5% | -28.3% |
| 2013 | 4.2% | +21.5% |
| 2014 | 3.8% | -10.8% |
| 2019 | 6.9% | +82.2% |
| 2020 | 5.7% | -17.1% |
| 2021 | 7.2% | +27.2% |
| 2022 | 6.7% | -6.9% |
| 2023 | 4.6% | -31.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 34.4% | 33.5% | 35.4% | 4 |
| 1980s | 36.3% | 34.9% | 37.9% | 9 |
| 1990s | 29.6% | 27.7% | 32.7% | 6 |
| 2000s | 22.8% | 13.3% | 29.5% | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.4% | 3.1% | 6.9% | 6 |
| 2020s | 6.1% | 4.6% | 7.2% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Senegal
- 39 Tunisia 5.6% compare
- 40 Kiribati 4.9% compare
- 41 Oman 4.7% compare
- 43 Mozambique 4.6% compare
- 44 Papua New Guinea 4.4% compare
- 45 Afghanistan 4.2% compare
More education data for Senegal
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 55,703 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 64,252 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 162,919 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 181,550 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.28 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.35 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.4401 % 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 0.127 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Senegal?
- Repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Senegal was 4.6% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 37.9% in 1984.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.1% in 2010.
- How does Senegal rank for repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes?
- Senegal ranks 42nd out of 142 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Senegal 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