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

Latest (2007)
128,680
Change on year
up 485.5%
World rank
2nd
of 151 countries
All-time high
128,680
in 2007
All-time low
16,753
in 1978
Years of data
20
1971–2007

Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Iraq, 1971–2007

25.0k50.0k75.0k100.0k125.0k1971198920071971: 30.8k1972: 41.0k1973: 28.6k1974: 25.0k1975: 21.1k1976: 34.4k1977: 19.7k1978: 16.8k1980: 21.9k1983: 95.9k1985: 128.3k1986: 110.9k1987: 117.2k1988: 92.3k1989: 82.0k1993: 35.0k1999: 19.8k2000: 21.2k2004: 22.0k2007: 128.7k

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

Annual values for Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes (number) in Iraq, 1971 to 2007.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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. 1 Anguilla 0 compare
  2. 1 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 214,505 compare
  3. 1 Cook Islands 0 compare
  4. 1 Montserrat 0 compare
  5. 3 Malawi 113,926 compare
  6. 4 Uganda 110,030 compare
  7. 5 Niger 104,733 compare

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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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Indicator
Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
154 places, 4,239 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release