Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Iraq
Iraq: Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes was 113,704 in 2007. ▲ Rising
Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Iraq, 1971–2007
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Iraq is 113,704, measured in 2007.
That represents a change of up 128.0% on the previous year and up 374.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Iraq peaked at 131,230 in 1983 and was at its lowest, 23,966, in 1999.
Iraq ranks 11th of 199 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 20 years of available data.
Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Iraq, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 36,366 | — |
| 1972 | 33,888 | -6.8% |
| 1973 | 34,771 | +2.6% |
| 1974 | 37,038 | +6.5% |
| 1975 | 37,018 | -0.1% |
| 1976 | 36,927 | -0.2% |
| 1977 | 36,464 | -1.3% |
| 1978 | 36,015 | -1.2% |
| 1980 | 49,103 | +36.3% |
| 1983 | 131,230 | +167.3% |
| 1985 | 98,372 | -25.0% |
| 1986 | 84,914 | -13.7% |
| 1987 | 87,015 | +2.5% |
| 1988 | 88,532 | +1.7% |
| 1989 | 86,004 | -2.9% |
| 1993 | 72,799 | -15.4% |
| 1999 | 23,966 | -67.1% |
| 2000 | 74,810 | +212.2% |
| 2004 | 49,881 | -33.3% |
| 2007 | 113,704 | +128.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 36,061 | 33,888 | 37,038 | 8 |
| 1980s | 89,310 | 49,103 | 131,230 | 7 |
| 1990s | 48,382 | 23,966 | 72,799 | 2 |
| 2000s | 79,465 | 49,881 | 113,704 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
More education data for Iraq
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 818,729 (2007)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 55,944 (2007)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 52,985 (2007)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.04 million (2007)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.86 million (2007)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.26 % change on previous year (2004)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2007)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1713 units per person (2007)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Iraq?
- Repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Iraq was 113,704 in 2007, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 131,230 in 1983.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 23,966 in 1999.
- How does Iraq rank for repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes?
- Iraq ranks 11th out of 199 countries with data for 2007.
- Is repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 374.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Iraq 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