Iraq vs Malawi: Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes
Iraq
225,191
in 2007
Malawi
181,435
in 2024
Iraq rank
3rd
Malawi rank
4th
Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes over time
- Iraq
- Malawi
How they compare
Iraq currently reports 225,191 against 181,435 in Malawi, a difference of 43,756.
That makes Iraq's figure about 1.2 times Malawi's.
Across all 17 years both countries report, Iraq has been ahead every year.
Iraq ranks 3rd and Malawi ranks 4th of 183 countries.
Iraq has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iraq | Malawi | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 67,292 | 4,652 | 62,640 | Iraq |
| 1980s | 147,398 | 5,964 | 141,434 | Iraq |
| 1990s | 122,160 | 22,640 | 99,520 | Iraq |
| 2000s | 146,309 | 43,677 | 102,632 | Iraq |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes, Iraq or Malawi?
- Iraq, at 225,191 against 181,435 in Malawi as of 2007.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes between Iraq and Malawi?
- 43,756, with Iraq ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iraq and Malawi?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 1974 to 2007.
- How do Iraq and Malawi rank globally for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes?
- Iraq ranks 3rd and Malawi ranks 4th of 183 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Repeaters in Grade 5 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
February 2026 Data Release