Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Jordan
Jordan: Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes was 1.0% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Jordan, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Jordan is 1.0%, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 201.3% on the previous year and up 87.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Jordan peaked at 6.8% in 1971 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 2020.
That places Jordan 115th out of 195 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 primary education (all grades), both sexes in Jordan, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 6.8% | — |
| 1972 | 6.8% | -0.8% |
| 1973 | 4.3% | -37.2% |
| 1974 | 4.5% | +6.6% |
| 1975 | 4.3% | -5.9% |
| 1976 | 5.0% | +16.1% |
| 1977 | 4.0% | -18.5% |
| 1978 | 2.8% | -30.3% |
| 1979 | 3.1% | +10.1% |
| 1980 | 3.3% | +5.4% |
| 1981 | 4.1% | +24.3% |
| 1982 | 4.4% | +8.8% |
| 1983 | 4.8% | +8.0% |
| 1984 | 4.9% | +1.8% |
| 1988 | 5.6% | +15.8% |
| 1989 | 5.2% | -7.5% |
| 1990 | 4.8% | -7.6% |
| 1992 | 4.2% | -13.1% |
| 1993 | 1.5% | -63.0% |
| 1995 | 1.1% | -26.7% |
| 1999 | 0.7% | -42.1% |
| 2002 | 0.5% | -27.9% |
| 2003 | 1.0% | +117.9% |
| 2004 | 0.9% | -10.3% |
| 2005 | 1.1% | +21.4% |
| 2006 | 1.1% | -3.5% |
| 2010 | 0.5% | -53.1% |
| 2011 | 0.6% | +23.6% |
| 2012 | 0.5% | -12.8% |
| 2013 | 0.5% | -3.6% |
| 2016 | 1.4% | +164.8% |
| 2017 | 1.2% | -15.5% |
| 2018 | 0.9% | -21.3% |
| 2019 | 0.3% | -62.7% |
| 2020 | 0.2% | -29.1% |
| 2021 | 0.9% | +271.9% |
| 2022 | 0.3% | -64.1% |
| 2023 | 1.0% | +201.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.6% | 2.8% | 6.8% | 9 |
| 1980s | 4.6% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 7 |
| 1990s | 2.5% | 0.7% | 4.8% | 5 |
| 2000s | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 5 |
| 2010s | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.4% | 8 |
| 2020s | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 4 |
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More education data for Jordan
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 73,057 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 10,973 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 83,712 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 80,149 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.03 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.12 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.9383 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0966 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Jordan?
- Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Jordan was 1.0% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes recorded in Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 6.8% in 1971.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 2020.
- How does Jordan rank for repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes?
- Jordan ranks 115th out of 195 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 87.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jordan data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release