The global share of repeaters in primary education exhibits significant regional disparities. In 2023, Madagascar had the highest percentage, while Kazakhstan had nearly none. Notable year-on-year decreases were seen in countries like Kazakhstan, Bangladesh, and Ukraine, signaling improvement. In contrast, Jordan and Armenia experienced increases. Overall, many countries, particularly in Africa and Central America, saw declines, reflecting successful educational reforms or initiatives.
Future trends to monitor include the impact of educational policies aimed at reducing repetition rates, technological access, socio-economic improvements, and global efforts towards universal primary education. These factors will shape the dynamics of repeating rates by country going forward.
Top countries in Share of Repeaters in Primary Education by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Enrollment | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Madagascar | 26.34 | 2023 | +0.89% | +0.2% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Burundi | 23.38 | 2023 | -1.16% | -1.89% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Suriname | 16.15 | 2023 | -0.46% | -0.36% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Benin | 14.95 | 2023 | +1.14% | -0.22% | View data |
| 5 | 5 East Timor | 13.21 | 2023 | -1.12% | -0.29% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Rwanda | 12.78 | 2023 | -2.5% | -1.22% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Cameroon | 9.94 | 2023 | -3.79% | -4.09% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Morocco | 9.84 | 2023 | -0.52% | -0.58% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Djibouti | 8.78 | 2023 | -0.38% | +0.25% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Mozambique | 7.98 | 2023 | -1.72% | -1.6% | View data |
