Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes was 53,510 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Afghanistan, 1974–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Afghanistan is 53,510, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
That represents a change of up 23.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Afghanistan peaked at 53,510 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 3,197, in 1984.
That places Afghanistan 16th out of 183 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 23,999 | — |
| 1977 | 26,872 | +12.0% |
| 1978 | 27,527 | +2.4% |
| 1980 | 17,047 | -38.1% |
| 1981 | 15,076 | -11.6% |
| 1984 | 3,197 | -78.8% |
| 1985 | 3,233 | +1.1% |
| 1993 | 11,369 | +251.7% |
| 2017 | 43,190 | +279.9% |
| 2018 | 45,569 | +5.5% |
| 2019 | 35,042 | -23.1% |
| 2023 | 53,510 | +52.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 26,133 | 23,999 | 27,527 | 3 |
| 1980s | 9,638 | 3,197 | 17,047 | 4 |
| 1990s | 11,369 | 11,369 | 11,369 | 1 |
| 2010s | 41,267 | 35,042 | 45,569 | 3 |
| 2020s | 53,510 | 53,510 | 53,510 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
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 5 of primary education, both sexes in Afghanistan?
- Repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Afghanistan was 53,510 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 53,510 in 2023.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,197 in 1984.
- How does Afghanistan rank for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes?
- Afghanistan ranks 16th out of 183 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.9%. 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 5 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release