Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Iran, Islamic Republic of
Iran, Islamic Republic of: Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes was 8,560 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Iran, Islamic Republic of, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Iran, Islamic Republic of recorded 8,560 for repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.3% on the previous year and up 3.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Iran, Islamic Republic of peaked at 171,964 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 6,132, in 2017.
That places Iran, Islamic Republic of 59th out of 202 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Iran, Islamic Republic of, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 36,554 | — |
| 1984 | 101,395 | +177.4% |
| 1985 | 96,459 | -4.9% |
| 1986 | 105,886 | +9.8% |
| 1987 | 137,370 | +29.7% |
| 1988 | 148,519 | +8.1% |
| 1989 | 150,626 | +1.4% |
| 1990 | 166,885 | +10.8% |
| 1991 | 160,740 | -3.7% |
| 1992 | 171,964 | +7.0% |
| 1993 | 125,406 | -27.1% |
| 1994 | 127,176 | +1.4% |
| 1995 | 129,684 | +2.0% |
| 1997 | 98,098 | -24.4% |
| 2000 | 81,081 | -17.3% |
| 2001 | 70,106 | -13.5% |
| 2002 | 59,106 | -15.7% |
| 2003 | 40,852 | -30.9% |
| 2008 | 19,163 | -53.1% |
| 2009 | 13,336 | -30.4% |
| 2010 | 12,587 | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 10,949 | -13.0% |
| 2012 | 10,012 | -8.6% |
| 2013 | 8,258 | -17.5% |
| 2014 | 6,548 | -20.7% |
| 2015 | 7,893 | +20.5% |
| 2016 | 8,160 | +3.4% |
| 2017 | 6,132 | -24.9% |
| 2019 | 8,300 | +35.4% |
| 2022 | 9,548 | +15.0% |
| 2023 | 8,560 | -10.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 36,554 | 36,554 | 36,554 | 1 |
| 1980s | 123,376 | 96,459 | 150,626 | 6 |
| 1990s | 139,993 | 98,098 | 171,964 | 7 |
| 2000s | 47,274 | 13,336 | 81,081 | 6 |
| 2010s | 8,760 | 6,132 | 12,587 | 9 |
| 2020s | 9,054 | 8,560 | 9,548 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Iran, Islamic Republic of
- 56 Saudi Arabia 9,787 compare
- 57 Spain 9,635 compare
- 58 Mauritania 9,306 compare
- 60 Lebanon 7,925 compare
- 61 Syrian Arab Republic 7,482 compare
- 62 Ghana 7,241 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 4 of primary education, both sexes in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- Repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Iran, Islamic Republic of was 8,560 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- The highest recorded value was 171,964 in 1992.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,132 in 2017.
- How does Iran, Islamic Republic of rank for repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 59th out of 202 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.7%. 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 4 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release