Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes was 57,819 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Afghanistan, 1974–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Afghanistan stood at 57,819. That is the highest value across all 19 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 26.2% over five years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Afghanistan peaked at 57,819 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2003.
Afghanistan ranks 20th of 203 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 28,101 | — |
| 1977 | 38,315 | +36.3% |
| 1978 | 36,999 | -3.4% |
| 1980 | 20,335 | -45.0% |
| 1981 | 3,698 | -81.8% |
| 1984 | 3,694 | -0.1% |
| 1985 | 3,902 | +5.6% |
| 1993 | 11,807 | +202.6% |
| 2003 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2005 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 42,461 | — |
| 2018 | 45,813 | +7.9% |
| 2019 | 37,578 | -18.0% |
| 2023 | 57,819 | +53.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 34,472 | 28,101 | 38,315 | 3 |
| 1980s | 7,907 | 3,694 | 20,335 | 4 |
| 1990s | 11,807 | 11,807 | 11,807 | 1 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2010s | 20,975 | 0 | 45,813 | 6 |
| 2020s | 57,819 | 57,819 | 57,819 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
- 17 Bangladesh 73,363 compare
- 18 Chad 64,699 compare
- 19 United States of America 64,196 compare
- 21 South Africa 52,463 compare
- 22 Mozambique 51,948 compare
- 23 Nepal 48,993 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 primary education, both sexes in Afghanistan?
- Repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Afghanistan was 57,819 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 57,819 in 2023.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2003.
- How does Afghanistan rank for repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes?
- Afghanistan ranks 20th out of 203 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release