Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Mauritania
Mauritania: Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes was 7.7% in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Mauritania, 1975–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2019, repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Mauritania stood at 7.7%.
That represents a change of up 365.5% on the previous year and up 115.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Mauritania peaked at 19.7% in 1988 and was at its lowest, 1.7%, in 2018.
Mauritania ranks 35th of 196 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 Mauritania, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 16.7% | — |
| 1977 | 16.4% | -1.7% |
| 1979 | 18.9% | +15.3% |
| 1980 | 14.9% | -21.1% |
| 1982 | 18.1% | +21.6% |
| 1984 | 18.8% | +4.0% |
| 1988 | 19.7% | +4.9% |
| 1989 | 18.9% | -4.3% |
| 1990 | 19.4% | +2.5% |
| 1991 | 19.7% | +1.9% |
| 1992 | 18.6% | -5.5% |
| 1993 | 18.6% | -0.1% |
| 1994 | 17.5% | -6.0% |
| 1995 | 17.0% | -3.1% |
| 1996 | 17.0% | +0.2% |
| 1997 | 16.4% | -3.3% |
| 1998 | 16.5% | +0.4% |
| 2000 | 15.4% | -6.6% |
| 2001 | 14.7% | -4.9% |
| 2004 | 10.3% | -29.7% |
| 2005 | 10.7% | +3.6% |
| 2006 | 3.5% | -67.0% |
| 2008 | 2.9% | -18.8% |
| 2009 | 3.6% | +24.9% |
| 2011 | 3.8% | +7.0% |
| 2012 | 3.4% | -10.3% |
| 2013 | 3.6% | +5.7% |
| 2014 | 3.3% | -8.3% |
| 2016 | 2.5% | -26.3% |
| 2017 | 1.8% | -26.5% |
| 2018 | 1.7% | -8.0% |
| 2019 | 7.7% | +365.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 17.3% | 16.4% | 18.9% | 3 |
| 1980s | 18.1% | 14.9% | 19.7% | 5 |
| 1990s | 17.9% | 16.4% | 19.7% | 9 |
| 2000s | 8.7% | 2.9% | 15.4% | 7 |
| 2010s | 3.5% | 1.7% | 7.7% | 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 primary education (all grades), both sexes in Mauritania?
- Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Mauritania was 7.7% in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes recorded in Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 19.7% in 1988.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.7% in 2018.
- How does Mauritania rank for repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes?
- Mauritania ranks 35th out of 196 countries with data for 2019.
- Is repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 115.8%. 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 primary education (all grades), both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release