Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), male (%) (rate) in Bahrain
Bahrain: Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), male (%) (rate) was 0.0% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0.0%
Change on year
down 89.9%
World rank
167th
of 190 countries
All-time high
12.5%
in 1982
All-time low
0.0%
in 2021
Years of data
29
1981–2023
Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), male in Bahrain, 1981–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repetition rate in primary education (all grades), male in Bahrain is 0.0%, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 89.9% on the previous year and down 96.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in primary education (all grades), male in Bahrain peaked at 12.5% in 1982 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2021.
Bahrain ranks 167th of 190 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), male (%) (rate) in Bahrain, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 12.5% | — |
| 1982 | 12.5% | +0.6% |
| 1985 | 8.6% | -31.2% |
| 1986 | 8.2% | -5.3% |
| 1987 | 9.2% | +12.5% |
| 1988 | 8.9% | -2.8% |
| 1991 | 4.5% | -49.7% |
| 1992 | 4.8% | +5.7% |
| 1993 | 5.3% | +11.2% |
| 1994 | 6.0% | +13.0% |
| 1995 | 6.4% | +6.5% |
| 1997 | 5.7% | -10.2% |
| 1998 | 4.7% | -17.3% |
| 1999 | 5.0% | +6.6% |
| 2000 | 4.7% | -6.9% |
| 2001 | 4.5% | -4.6% |
| 2003 | 3.6% | -18.9% |
| 2004 | 3.3% | -8.0% |
| 2011 | 1.2% | -65.5% |
| 2012 | 0.9% | -23.9% |
| 2013 | 0.8% | -11.3% |
| 2014 | 0.7% | -11.8% |
| 2015 | 0.5% | -28.9% |
| 2016 | 0.3% | -34.0% |
| 2017 | 0.3% | -6.3% |
| 2018 | 0.4% | +22.6% |
| 2021 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2022 | 0.3% | — |
| 2023 | 0.0% | -89.9% |
Bahrain compared with similar countries
- Bahrain's 0.0% is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.8%, 3% of the median. (68 countries reporting)
- Bahrain's 0.0% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.4%, 2% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 10.0% | 8.2% | 12.5% | 6 |
| 1990s | 5.3% | 4.5% | 6.4% | 8 |
| 2000s | 4.0% | 3.3% | 4.7% | 4 |
| 2010s | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 8 |
| 2020s | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Bahrain
- 164 United Arab Emirates 0.1% compare
- 165 Kazakhstan 0.0% compare
- 166 Palestine 0.0% compare
- 168 Mauritius 0.0% compare
- 169 Solomon Islands 0.0% compare
- 170 China 0.0% compare
More education data for Bahrain
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 95.95 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 95.25 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 8,964 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 23 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 15,546 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 14,992 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 109,221 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 122,305 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 4.09 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in primary education (all grades), male in Bahrain?
- Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), male in Bahrain was 0.0% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in primary education (all grades), male recorded in Bahrain?
- The highest recorded value was 12.5% in 1982.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in primary education (all grades), male recorded in Bahrain?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2021.
- How does Bahrain rank for repetition rate in primary education (all grades), male?
- Bahrain ranks 167th out of 190 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in primary education (all grades), male rising or falling in Bahrain?
- Over the last ten years it is down 96.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bahrain data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), male (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release