Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 52,739 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Afghanistan, 1974–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Afghanistan stood at 52,739.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 61.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Afghanistan peaked at 71,851 in 1978 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2002.
Afghanistan ranks 30th of 204 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 51,282 | — |
| 1977 | 68,184 | +33.0% |
| 1978 | 71,851 | +5.4% |
| 1980 | 44,504 | -38.1% |
| 1981 | 5,632 | -87.3% |
| 1982 | 3,542 | -37.1% |
| 1984 | 4,938 | +39.4% |
| 1985 | 5,437 | +10.1% |
| 1993 | 12,729 | +134.1% |
| 2002 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2003 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 0 | — |
| 2013 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 32,753 | — |
| 2019 | 41,518 | +26.8% |
| 2023 | 52,739 | +27.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 63,772 | 51,282 | 71,851 | 3 |
| 1980s | 12,811 | 3,542 | 44,504 | 5 |
| 1990s | 12,729 | 12,729 | 12,729 | 1 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2010s | 10,610 | 0 | 41,518 | 7 |
| 2020s | 52,739 | 52,739 | 52,739 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
- 27 Philippines 57,205 compare
- 28 Central African Republic 56,734 compare
- 29 Iran, Islamic Republic of 55,689 compare
- 31 Tanzania, United Republic of 52,027 compare
- 32 Zambia 47,016 compare
- 33 Cambodia 43,590 compare
More education data for Afghanistan
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 88,020 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 343,942 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 13,837 (2003)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 10,383 (2003)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.43 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.51 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.56 % change on previous year (2019)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1811 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Afghanistan?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Afghanistan was 52,739 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 71,851 in 1978.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2002.
- How does Afghanistan rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Afghanistan ranks 30th out of 204 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release