Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Iran, Islamic Republic of
Iran, Islamic Republic of: Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes was 4,959 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Iran, Islamic Republic of, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Iran, Islamic Republic of stood at 4,959.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 17.5% on the previous year and down 13.7% over five years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Iran, Islamic Republic of peaked at 34,992 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2013.
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 51st of 154 countries on this measure, 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 6 of primary education, both sexes in Iran, Islamic Republic of, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 34,992 | — |
| 2013 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2014 | 3,042 | — |
| 2015 | 3,535 | +16.2% |
| 2016 | 4,339 | +22.7% |
| 2017 | 5,743 | +32.4% |
| 2019 | 5,956 | +3.7% |
| 2020 | 2,918 | -51.0% |
| 2022 | 6,010 | +106.0% |
| 2023 | 4,959 | -17.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 34,992 | 34,992 | 34,992 | 1 |
| 2010s | 3,769 | 0 | 5,956 | 6 |
| 2020s | 4,629 | 2,918 | 6,010 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Iran, Islamic Republic of
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 6 of primary education, both sexes in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- Repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Iran, Islamic Republic of was 4,959 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- The highest recorded value was 34,992 in 1971.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2013.
- How does Iran, Islamic Republic of rank for repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 51st out of 154 countries with data for 2023.
- 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 6 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release