Repeaters in primary education, all grades, male (number) (primary) in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Repeaters in primary education, all grades, male (number) (primary) was 197,875 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, male in Afghanistan, 1974–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in primary education, all grades, male in Afghanistan is 197,875, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 38.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in primary education, all grades, male in Afghanistan peaked at 202,302 in 1978 and was at its lowest, 15,849, in 1984.
That places Afghanistan 20th out of 199 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, male (number) (primary) in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 151,556 | — |
| 1977 | 199,637 | +31.7% |
| 1978 | 202,302 | +1.3% |
| 1980 | 116,979 | -42.2% |
| 1981 | 35,338 | -69.8% |
| 1982 | 24,185 | -31.6% |
| 1984 | 15,849 | -34.5% |
| 1985 | 16,845 | +6.3% |
| 1993 | 53,090 | +215.2% |
| 2016 | 142,620 | +168.6% |
| 2017 | 146,304 | +2.6% |
| 2018 | 170,003 | +16.2% |
| 2019 | 145,833 | -14.2% |
| 2023 | 197,875 | +35.7% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 197,875 is above the median for low income countries, which is 142,756, 1.4× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 197,875 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 21,457, 9.2× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 184,498 | 151,556 | 202,302 | 3 |
| 1980s | 41,839 | 15,849 | 116,979 | 5 |
| 1990s | 53,090 | 53,090 | 53,090 | 1 |
| 2010s | 151,190 | 142,620 | 170,003 | 4 |
| 2020s | 197,875 | 197,875 | 197,875 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
More education data for Afghanistan
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 88,020 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 343,942 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 13,837 (2003)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 10,383 (2003)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.43 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.51 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.56 % change on previous year (2019)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1811 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in primary education, all grades, male in Afghanistan?
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, male in Afghanistan was 197,875 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in primary education, all grades, male recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 202,302 in 1978.
- What is the lowest repeaters in primary education, all grades, male recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 15,849 in 1984.
- How does Afghanistan rank for repeaters in primary education, all grades, male?
- Afghanistan ranks 20th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repeaters in primary education, all grades, male rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in primary education, all grades, male (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release