Repeaters in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Pakistan
Pakistan: Repeaters in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 39,700 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Repeaters in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Pakistan, 2004–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Pakistan recorded 39,700 for repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.7% on the previous year and up 25.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Pakistan peaked at 50,588 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 23,797, in 2018.
That places Pakistan 19th out of 184 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 18 years of available data.
Repeaters in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 38,265 | — |
| 2005 | 37,996 | -0.7% |
| 2008 | 50,588 | +33.1% |
| 2009 | 29,938 | -40.8% |
| 2010 | 42,615 | +42.3% |
| 2011 | 36,385 | -14.6% |
| 2012 | 45,120 | +24.0% |
| 2013 | 36,998 | -18.0% |
| 2014 | 31,619 | -14.5% |
| 2015 | 32,145 | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 30,719 | -4.4% |
| 2017 | 28,280 | -7.9% |
| 2018 | 23,797 | -15.9% |
| 2019 | 26,960 | +13.3% |
| 2021 | 28,847 | +7.0% |
| 2022 | 37,028 | +28.4% |
| 2023 | 37,222 | +0.5% |
| 2024 | 39,700 | +6.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 39,197 | 29,938 | 50,588 | 4 |
| 2010s | 33,464 | 23,797 | 45,120 | 10 |
| 2020s | 35,699 | 28,847 | 39,700 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More education data for Pakistan
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 2.04 million (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 440,233 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 5.05 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 4.90 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 19.70 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 25.38 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.1 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.101 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Pakistan?
- Repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Pakistan was 39,700 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 50,588 in 2008.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 23,797 in 2018.
- How does Pakistan rank for repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Pakistan ranks 19th out of 184 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Pakistan data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release