Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Iraq
Iraq: Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes was 128,680 in 2007. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Iraq, 1971–2007
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Iraq is 128,680, measured in 2007. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
The figure is up 485.5% on the previous year and up 550.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Iraq peaked at 128,680 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 16,753, in 1978.
Iraq ranks 2nd of 151 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 6 of primary education, both sexes in Iraq, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 30,795 | — |
| 1972 | 40,952 | +33.0% |
| 1973 | 28,615 | -30.1% |
| 1974 | 24,951 | -12.8% |
| 1975 | 21,079 | -15.5% |
| 1976 | 34,357 | +63.0% |
| 1977 | 19,663 | -42.8% |
| 1978 | 16,753 | -14.8% |
| 1980 | 21,850 | +30.4% |
| 1983 | 95,888 | +338.8% |
| 1985 | 128,306 | +33.8% |
| 1986 | 110,947 | -13.5% |
| 1987 | 117,186 | +5.6% |
| 1988 | 92,324 | -21.2% |
| 1989 | 81,977 | -11.2% |
| 1993 | 34,966 | -57.3% |
| 1999 | 19,774 | -43.4% |
| 2000 | 21,211 | +7.3% |
| 2004 | 21,978 | +3.6% |
| 2007 | 128,680 | +485.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 27,146 | 16,753 | 40,952 | 8 |
| 1980s | 92,640 | 21,850 | 128,306 | 7 |
| 1990s | 27,370 | 19,774 | 34,966 | 2 |
| 2000s | 57,290 | 21,211 | 128,680 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
- 1 Anguilla 0 compare
- 1 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 214,505 compare
- 1 Cook Islands 0 compare
- 1 Montserrat 0 compare
- 3 Malawi 113,926 compare
- 4 Uganda 110,030 compare
- 5 Niger 104,733 compare
More education data for Iraq
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 148,363 (2007)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Iraq?
- Repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Iraq was 128,680 in 2007, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 128,680 in 2007.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 16,753 in 1978.
- How does Iraq rank for repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes?
- Iraq ranks 2nd out of 151 countries with data for 2007.
- Is repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 550.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq 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