Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes was 0.4% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Saudi Arabia, 2007–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Saudi Arabia is 0.4%, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 984.8% on the previous year and down 72.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Saudi Arabia peaked at 3.3% in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2020.
Saudi Arabia ranks 141st of 196 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 primary education (all grades), both sexes in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 3.3% | — |
| 2010 | 2.0% | -40.3% |
| 2011 | 1.5% | -26.3% |
| 2012 | 0.8% | -45.6% |
| 2013 | 1.1% | +35.2% |
| 2014 | 1.3% | +22.0% |
| 2015 | 1.1% | -20.5% |
| 2016 | 0.8% | -25.6% |
| 2017 | 0.7% | -5.0% |
| 2018 | 1.7% | +124.1% |
| 2019 | 0.9% | -48.1% |
| 2020 | 0.0% | -95.6% |
| 2021 | 0.4% | +984.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.3% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1 |
| 2010s | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
More education data for Saudi Arabia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 242,375 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 26,900 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 215,559 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 214,840 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.36 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.45 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.53 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0976 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Saudi Arabia?
- Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Saudi Arabia was 0.4% in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 3.3% in 2007.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2020.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 141st out of 196 countries with data for 2021.
- Is repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 72.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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