Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) was 638 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Kazakhstan, 1994–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2025, repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Kazakhstan stood at 638.
That represents a change of up 6.9% on the previous year and up 47.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Kazakhstan peaked at 11,711 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 313, in 2023.
Kazakhstan ranks 138th of 205 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 primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) in Kazakhstan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 11,711 | — |
| 1995 | 5,202 | -55.6% |
| 1997 | 8,002 | +53.8% |
| 1998 | 7,378 | -7.8% |
| 1999 | 4,300 | -41.7% |
| 2000 | 3,199 | -25.6% |
| 2001 | 2,727 | -14.8% |
| 2002 | 1,942 | -28.8% |
| 2003 | 1,558 | -19.8% |
| 2004 | 1,274 | -18.2% |
| 2005 | 1,123 | -11.9% |
| 2006 | 941 | -16.2% |
| 2007 | 797 | -15.3% |
| 2008 | 714 | -10.4% |
| 2009 | 700 | -2.0% |
| 2010 | 555 | -20.7% |
| 2011 | 554 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 533 | -3.8% |
| 2013 | 487 | -8.6% |
| 2014 | 481 | -1.2% |
| 2015 | 434 | -9.8% |
| 2016 | 564 | +30.0% |
| 2017 | 476 | -15.6% |
| 2018 | 624 | +31.1% |
| 2019 | 551 | -11.7% |
| 2020 | 1,243 | +125.6% |
| 2021 | 499 | -59.9% |
| 2022 | 610 | +22.2% |
| 2023 | 313 | -48.7% |
| 2024 | 597 | +90.7% |
| 2025 | 638 | +6.9% |
Kazakhstan compared with similar countries
- Kazakhstan's 638 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2,758, 23% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Kazakhstan's 638 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,024, 62% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) in Kazakhstan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +125.6% | 551 | 1,243 |
| 2024 | +90.7% | 313 | 597 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7,319 | 4,300 | 11,711 | 5 |
| 2000s | 1,498 | 700 | 3,199 | 10 |
| 2010s | 525.9 | 434 | 624 | 10 |
| 2020s | 650 | 313 | 1,243 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Kazakhstan
More education data for Kazakhstan
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 251,627 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 638 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 505,387 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 476,418 (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.57 million (2025)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.58 million (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.6994 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0756 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Kazakhstan?
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Kazakhstan was 638 in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The highest recorded value was 11,711 in 1994.
- What is the lowest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 313 in 2023.
- How does Kazakhstan rank for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes?
- Kazakhstan ranks 138th out of 205 countries with data for 2025.
- Is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes rising or falling in Kazakhstan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 47.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kazakhstan data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release