Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Iran, Islamic Republic of
Iran, Islamic Republic of: Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes was 21,865 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 2 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 2 of primary education, both sexes in Iran, Islamic Republic of is 21,865, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.9% on the previous year and up 42.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Iran, Islamic Republic of peaked at 171,309 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 15,371, in 2013.
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 40th of 200 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 2 of primary education, both sexes in Iran, Islamic Republic of, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 77,190 | — |
| 1984 | 129,562 | +67.8% |
| 1985 | 118,690 | -8.4% |
| 1986 | 127,989 | +7.8% |
| 1987 | 137,777 | +7.6% |
| 1988 | 132,047 | -4.2% |
| 1989 | 159,490 | +20.8% |
| 1990 | 165,240 | +3.6% |
| 1991 | 157,233 | -4.8% |
| 1992 | 171,309 | +9.0% |
| 1993 | 135,080 | -21.1% |
| 1994 | 143,341 | +6.1% |
| 1995 | 137,452 | -4.1% |
| 1997 | 108,744 | -20.9% |
| 2000 | 100,987 | -7.1% |
| 2001 | 88,419 | -12.4% |
| 2002 | 74,597 | -15.6% |
| 2003 | 55,186 | -26.0% |
| 2008 | 26,962 | -51.1% |
| 2009 | 21,739 | -19.4% |
| 2010 | 18,837 | -13.3% |
| 2011 | 16,989 | -9.8% |
| 2012 | 17,423 | +2.6% |
| 2013 | 15,371 | -11.8% |
| 2014 | 18,535 | +20.6% |
| 2015 | 19,596 | +5.7% |
| 2016 | 18,575 | -5.2% |
| 2017 | 19,848 | +6.9% |
| 2019 | 22,542 | +13.6% |
| 2022 | 22,754 | +0.9% |
| 2023 | 21,865 | -3.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 77,190 | 77,190 | 77,190 | 1 |
| 1980s | 134,259 | 118,690 | 159,490 | 6 |
| 1990s | 145,486 | 108,744 | 171,309 | 7 |
| 2000s | 61,315 | 21,739 | 100,987 | 6 |
| 2010s | 18,635 | 15,371 | 22,542 | 9 |
| 2020s | 22,310 | 21,865 | 22,754 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Iran, Islamic Republic of
- 37 Zambia 24,968 compare
- 38 Türkiye 24,057 compare
- 39 Niger 23,959 compare
- 41 Burkina Faso 21,031 compare
- 42 Syrian Arab Republic 19,528 compare
- 43 Papua New Guinea 19,503 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 2 of primary education, both sexes in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- Repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Iran, Islamic Republic of was 21,865 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- The highest recorded value was 171,309 in 1992.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- The lowest recorded value was 15,371 in 2013.
- How does Iran, Islamic Republic of rank for repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 40th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.2%. 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 2 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release