Congo vs Iran, Islamic Republic of: Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes

Congo
17,057
in 2023
Iran, Islamic Republic of
11,685
in 2023
Congo rank
46th
Iran, Islamic Republic of rank
48th

Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes over time

  • Congo
  • Iran, Islamic Republic of
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How they compare

Congo currently reports 17,057 against 11,685 in Iran, Islamic Republic of, a difference of 5,372.

That makes Congo's figure about 1.5 times Iran, Islamic Republic of's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 20 shared years of data; in 1971 it was Iran, Islamic Republic of ahead.

Congo ranks 46th and Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 48th of 203 countries.

Across the 6 decades both report, Congo averaged higher in 3 and Iran, Islamic Republic of in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade Congo Iran, Islamic Republic of Difference Ahead
1970s 12,640 47,231 34,591 Iran, Islamic Republic of
1980s 39,958 85,637 45,680 Iran, Islamic Republic of
1990s 47,200 88,469 41,269 Iran, Islamic Republic of
2000s 36,290 29,572 6,718 Congo
2010s 35,474 11,112 24,361 Congo
2020s 17,057 11,685 5,372 Congo

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes, Congo or Iran, Islamic Republic of?
Congo, at 17,057 against 11,685 in Iran, Islamic Republic of as of 2023.
What is the difference in repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes between Congo and Iran, Islamic Republic of?
5,372, with Congo ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and Iran, Islamic Republic of?
20 years are reported by both, from 1971 to 2023.
How do Congo and Iran, Islamic Republic of rank globally for repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes?
Congo ranks 46th and Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 48th of 203 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
203 places, 5,709 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release