Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both was 4.4% in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Afghanistan, 1972–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Afghanistan recorded 4.4% for repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in 2018. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.
The figure is down 28.9% on the previous year and down 33.5% over five years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Afghanistan peaked at 35.6% in 1973 and was at its lowest, 4.4%, in 2018.
Afghanistan ranks 66th of 190 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.
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 29.4% | — |
| 1973 | 35.6% | +21.2% |
| 1976 | 33.2% | -6.8% |
| 1977 | 31.5% | -5.0% |
| 1980 | 10.8% | -65.7% |
| 1981 | 7.6% | -29.7% |
| 1984 | 8.1% | +6.2% |
| 2015 | 6.7% | -17.4% |
| 2016 | 6.6% | -1.5% |
| 2017 | 6.2% | -5.1% |
| 2018 | 4.4% | -28.9% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 4.4% is below the median for low income countries, which is 10.9%, 41% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 4.4% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2.5%, 1.8× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 32.4% | 29.4% | 35.6% | 4 |
| 1980s | 8.8% | 7.6% | 10.8% | 3 |
| 2010s | 6.0% | 4.4% | 6.7% | 4 |
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 repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Afghanistan?
- Repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Afghanistan was 4.4% in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 35.6% in 1973.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.4% in 2018.
- How does Afghanistan rank for repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both?
- Afghanistan ranks 66th out of 190 countries with data for 2018.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release