Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Iraq
Iraq: Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 86,677 in 2007. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Iraq, 1971–2007
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Iraq recorded 86,677 for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in 2007.
The figure is up 76.9% on the previous year and down 15.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Iraq peaked at 120,529 in 1983 and was at its lowest, 20,765, in 1972.
That places Iraq 11th out of 197 countries with data for 2007, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Iraq, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 29,039 | — |
| 1972 | 20,765 | -28.5% |
| 1973 | 28,238 | +36.0% |
| 1974 | 32,404 | +14.8% |
| 1975 | 27,906 | -13.9% |
| 1976 | 27,947 | +0.1% |
| 1977 | 30,100 | +7.7% |
| 1978 | 37,751 | +25.4% |
| 1979 | 54,888 | +45.4% |
| 1980 | 89,502 | +63.1% |
| 1983 | 120,529 | +34.7% |
| 1985 | 48,022 | -60.2% |
| 1986 | 79,188 | +64.9% |
| 1987 | 90,046 | +13.7% |
| 1988 | 78,561 | -12.8% |
| 1989 | 86,440 | +10.0% |
| 1993 | 99,047 | +14.6% |
| 1999 | 102,260 | +3.2% |
| 2000 | 110,956 | +8.5% |
| 2004 | 48,987 | -55.9% |
| 2007 | 86,677 | +76.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 32,115 | 20,765 | 54,888 | 9 |
| 1980s | 84,613 | 48,022 | 120,529 | 7 |
| 1990s | 100,654 | 99,047 | 102,260 | 2 |
| 2000s | 82,207 | 48,987 | 110,956 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
More education data for Iraq
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 148,363 (2007)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 818,729 (2007)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 55,944 (2007)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 52,985 (2007)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.04 million (2007)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.86 million (2007)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.26 % change on previous year (2004)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2007)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1713 units per person (2007)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Iraq?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Iraq was 86,677 in 2007, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 120,529 in 1983.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 20,765 in 1972.
- How does Iraq rank for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Iraq ranks 11th out of 197 countries with data for 2007.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release