Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Iran, Islamic Republic of
Iran, Islamic Republic of: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 55,689 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
55,689
Change on year
down 8.9%
World rank
29th
of 204 countries
All-time high
293,626
in 1987
All-time low
37,524
in 2012
Years of data
37
1971–2023
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Iran, Islamic Republic of, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Iran, Islamic Republic of is 55,689, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.9% on the previous year and up 20.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Iran, Islamic Republic of peaked at 293,626 in 1987 and was at its lowest, 37,524, in 2012.
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 29th 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 Iran, Islamic Republic of, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 83,541 | — |
| 1984 | 267,112 | +219.7% |
| 1985 | 274,005 | +2.6% |
| 1986 | 262,701 | -4.1% |
| 1987 | 293,626 | +11.8% |
| 1988 | 261,496 | -10.9% |
| 1989 | 287,060 | +9.8% |
| 1990 | 268,012 | -6.6% |
| 1991 | 263,240 | -1.8% |
| 1992 | 274,410 | +4.2% |
| 1993 | 227,294 | -17.2% |
| 1994 | 208,135 | -8.4% |
| 1995 | 192,249 | -7.6% |
| 1997 | 162,766 | -15.3% |
| 1999 | 170,051 | +4.5% |
| 2000 | 142,872 | -16.0% |
| 2001 | 123,571 | -13.5% |
| 2002 | 107,536 | -13.0% |
| 2003 | 81,866 | -23.9% |
| 2004 | 57,997 | -29.2% |
| 2005 | 58,348 | +0.6% |
| 2006 | 56,316 | -3.5% |
| 2007 | 55,760 | -1.0% |
| 2008 | 50,072 | -10.2% |
| 2009 | 40,832 | -18.5% |
| 2010 | 41,665 | +2.0% |
| 2011 | 42,272 | +1.5% |
| 2012 | 37,524 | -11.2% |
| 2013 | 46,209 | +23.1% |
| 2014 | 46,534 | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 50,674 | +8.9% |
| 2016 | 54,346 | +7.2% |
| 2017 | 57,161 | +5.2% |
| 2019 | 62,496 | +9.3% |
| 2020 | 68,191 | +9.1% |
| 2022 | 61,112 | -10.4% |
| 2023 | 55,689 | -8.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 83,541 | 83,541 | 83,541 | 1 |
| 1980s | 274,333 | 261,496 | 293,626 | 6 |
| 1990s | 220,770 | 162,766 | 274,410 | 8 |
| 2000s | 77,517 | 40,832 | 142,872 | 10 |
| 2010s | 48,765 | 37,524 | 62,496 | 9 |
| 2020s | 61,664 | 55,689 | 68,191 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Iran, Islamic Republic of
- 26 Yemen 58,675 compare
- 27 Philippines 57,205 compare
- 28 Central African Republic 56,734 compare
- 30 Afghanistan 52,739 compare
- 31 Tanzania, United Republic of 52,027 compare
- 32 Zambia 47,016 compare
More education data for Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 406,399 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 108,066 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 519,698 (2020)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 505,053 (2020)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 6.62 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 9.09 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.31 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1003 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Iran, Islamic Republic of was 55,689 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- The highest recorded value was 293,626 in 1987.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- The lowest recorded value was 37,524 in 2012.
- How does Iran, Islamic Republic of rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 29th out of 204 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran, Islamic Republic of 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