Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, female in Iran

Iran: Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, female was 8,696 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
8,696
Change on year
down 26.0%
World rank
42nd
of 194 countries
All-time high
64,844
in 1992
All-time low
6,160
in 2013
Years of data
28
1971–2023

Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, female in Iran, 1971–2023

020.0k40.0k60.0k1971199720231971: 19.3k1987: 47.4k1988: 45.6k1989: 55.6k1990: 58.3k1991: 57.7k1992: 64.8k1993: 50.8k1994: 54.1k1995: 50.5k1997: 37.3k2000: 36.0k2001: 31.2k2002: 26.4k2003: 22.9k2008: 10.2k2009: 8.0k2010: 7.1k2011: 6.7k2012: 6.9k2013: 6.2k2014: 7.2k2015: 7.6k2016: 7.1k2017: 7.7k2019: 8.8k2022: 11.8k2023: 8.7k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

In 2023, repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, female in Iran stood at 8,696.

That represents a change of down 26.0% on the previous year and up 41.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, female in Iran peaked at 64,844 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 6,160, in 2013.

That places Iran 42nd out of 194 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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, female in Iran, year by year

Annual values for Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, female (number) in Iran, 1971 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1971 19,291
1987 47,358 +145.5%
1988 45,599 -3.7%
1989 55,598 +21.9%
1990 58,304 +4.9%
1991 57,701 -1.0%
1992 64,844 +12.4%
1993 50,849 -21.6%
1994 54,055 +6.3%
1995 50,466 -6.6%
1997 37,315 -26.1%
2000 35,992 -3.5%
2001 31,234 -13.2%
2002 26,376 -15.6%
2003 22,857 -13.3%
2008 10,176 -55.5%
2009 8,041 -21.0%
2010 7,051 -12.3%
2011 6,743 -4.4%
2012 6,914 +2.5%
2013 6,160 -10.9%
2014 7,180 +16.6%
2015 7,564 +5.3%
2016 7,116 -5.9%
2017 7,681 +7.9%
2019 8,830 +15.0%
2022 11,752 +33.1%
2023 8,696 -26.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 19,291 19,291 19,291 1
1980s 49,518 45,599 55,598 3
1990s 53,362 37,315 64,844 7
2000s 22,446 8,041 35,992 6
2010s 7,249 6,160 8,830 9
2020s 10,224 8,696 11,752 2

Countries ranked near Iran

  1. 39 Cambodia 9,461 compare
  2. 40 Burkina Faso 9,225 compare
  3. 41 Papua New Guinea 8,876 compare
  4. 43 Argentina 8,609 compare
  5. 44 Togo 8,578 compare
  6. 45 Senegal 8,144 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, female in Iran?
Repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, female in Iran was 8,696 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, female recorded in Iran?
The highest recorded value was 64,844 in 1992.
What is the lowest repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, female recorded in Iran?
The lowest recorded value was 6,160 in 2013.
How does Iran rank for repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, female?
Iran ranks 42nd out of 194 countries with data for 2023.
Is repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, female rising or falling in Iran?
Over the last ten years it is up 41.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iran data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, female (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, female (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
197 places, 5,147 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release