Repeaters in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Repeaters in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 17,268 number in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Afghanistan, 1973–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
Afghanistan recorded 17,268 number for repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in 2018.
That represents a change of down 6.5% on the previous year and down 4.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Afghanistan peaked at 18,472 number in 2017 and was at its lowest, 2,300 number, in 1984.
Afghanistan ranks 30th of 174 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 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 4,120 number | — |
| 1974 | 5,293 number | +28.5% |
| 1977 | 5,644 number | +6.6% |
| 1978 | 6,329 number | +12.1% |
| 1980 | 5,847 number | -7.6% |
| 1981 | 4,583 number | -21.6% |
| 1982 | 2,852 number | -37.8% |
| 1984 | 2,300 number | -19.4% |
| 1985 | 2,651 number | +15.3% |
| 1993 | 4,182 number | +57.8% |
| 2005 | 18,150 number | +334.0% |
| 2016 | 18,185 number | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 18,472 number | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 17,268 number | -6.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5,346 number | 4,120 number | 6,329 number | 4 |
| 1980s | 3,647 number | 2,300 number | 5,847 number | 5 |
| 1990s | 4,182 number | 4,182 number | 4,182 number | 1 |
| 2000s | 18,150 number | 18,150 number | 18,150 number | 1 |
| 2010s | 17,975 number | 17,268 number | 18,472 number | 3 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
- 27 Germany 18,149 number compare
- 28 Syrian Arab Republic 18,126 number compare
- 29 Madagascar 18,046 number compare
- 31 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 17,087 number compare
- 32 Peru 17,031 number compare
- 33 Tunisia 15,927 number 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 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Afghanistan?
- Repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Afghanistan was 17,268 number in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 18,472 number in 2017.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,300 number in 1984.
- How does Afghanistan rank for repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Afghanistan ranks 30th out of 174 countries with data for 2018.
- Is repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan 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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Number of pupils in the specified grade who are enrolled in the same grade for a second (or further) year.