Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all … lower female in Iran
Iran: Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all … lower female was 16,488 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, female in Iran, 1987–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, female in Iran is 16,488, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 29.5% on the previous year and down 12.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, female in Iran peaked at 219,247 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 7,934, in 2017.
That places Iran 45th out of 194 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all … lower female in Iran, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 184,460 | — |
| 1988 | 158,527 | -14.1% |
| 1989 | 105,144 | -33.7% |
| 1990 | 189,310 | +80.0% |
| 1991 | 219,247 | +15.8% |
| 1993 | 170,362 | -22.3% |
| 1994 | 212,691 | +24.8% |
| 2000 | 203,752 | -4.2% |
| 2001 | 180,224 | -11.5% |
| 2002 | 167,093 | -7.3% |
| 2003 | 89,120 | -46.7% |
| 2006 | 80,245 | -10.0% |
| 2008 | 63,397 | -21.0% |
| 2009 | 26,787 | -57.7% |
| 2010 | 23,033 | -14.0% |
| 2011 | 18,933 | -17.8% |
| 2012 | 18,799 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 7,934 | -57.8% |
| 2019 | 9,487 | +19.6% |
| 2022 | 12,732 | +34.2% |
| 2023 | 16,488 | +29.5% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 16,488 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 507, 32.5× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Iran's 16,488 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 7,792, 2.1× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 149,377 | 105,144 | 184,460 | 3 |
| 1990s | 197,902 | 170,362 | 219,247 | 4 |
| 2000s | 115,803 | 26,787 | 203,752 | 7 |
| 2010s | 15,637 | 7,934 | 23,033 | 5 |
| 2020s | 14,610 | 12,732 | 16,488 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More education data for Iran
- 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 lower secondary general education, all grades, female in Iran?
- Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, female in Iran was 16,488 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, female recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 219,247 in 1991.
- What is the lowest repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, female recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,934 in 2017.
- How does Iran rank for repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, female?
- Iran ranks 45th out of 194 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, female rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, female (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release