Benin vs Iraq: Repetition rate in Grade 6 of primary education, male

Benin
8.9%
in 2021
Iraq
7.7%
in 1999
Benin rank
28th
Iraq rank
30th

Repetition rate in Grade 6 of primary education, male over time

  • Benin
  • Iraq
1020304050197119962021

How they compare

Benin currently reports 8.9% against 7.7% in Iraq, a difference of 1.2%.

That makes Benin's figure about 1.2 times Iraq's.

Across all 9 years both countries report, Benin has been ahead every year.

Benin ranks 28th and Iraq ranks 30th of 136 countries.

Benin has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Benin Iraq Difference Ahead
1970s 38.9% 26.4% 12.5% Benin
1980s 39.8% 31.1% 8.7% Benin

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, male, Benin or Iraq?
Benin, at 8.9% against 7.7% in Iraq as of 2021.
What is the difference in repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, male between Benin and Iraq?
1.2%, with Benin ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Iraq?
9 years are reported by both, from 1971 to 1988.
How do Benin and Iraq rank globally for repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, male?
Benin ranks 28th and Iraq ranks 30th of 136 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Repetition rate in Grade 6 of primary education, male (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Repetition rate in Grade 6 of primary education, male (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
136 places, 2,806 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release