Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Iran, Islamic Republic of
Iran, Islamic Republic of: Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both was 2.5% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Iran, Islamic Republic of, 1983–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Iran, Islamic Republic of is 2.5%, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of down 33.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Iran, Islamic Republic of peaked at 22.0% in 1986 and was at its lowest, 1.7%, in 2016.
That places Iran, Islamic Republic of 89th out of 190 countries with data for 2022, putting it 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 Iran, Islamic Republic of, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 17.8% | — |
| 1984 | 18.4% | +3.0% |
| 1985 | 19.5% | +6.0% |
| 1986 | 22.0% | +13.3% |
| 1987 | 20.2% | -8.3% |
| 1988 | 11.8% | -41.5% |
| 1989 | 16.5% | +39.6% |
| 1990 | 17.6% | +6.6% |
| 1993 | 12.0% | -31.7% |
| 1999 | 14.1% | +17.3% |
| 2000 | 12.1% | -14.6% |
| 2001 | 10.5% | -12.6% |
| 2002 | 6.2% | -40.7% |
| 2003 | 5.4% | -14.0% |
| 2004 | 6.8% | +27.1% |
| 2005 | 8.6% | +26.0% |
| 2006 | 9.0% | +4.6% |
| 2007 | 8.1% | -10.2% |
| 2008 | 4.1% | -49.0% |
| 2009 | 3.9% | -4.5% |
| 2010 | 3.8% | -4.5% |
| 2011 | 3.7% | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 1.7% | -54.9% |
| 2022 | 2.5% | +48.2% |
Iran, Islamic Republic of compared with similar countries
- Iran, Islamic Republic of's 2.5% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.8%, 3.1× the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Iran, Islamic Republic of's 2.5% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2.5%, 99% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 18.0% | 11.8% | 22.0% | 7 |
| 1990s | 14.6% | 12.0% | 17.6% | 3 |
| 2000s | 7.5% | 3.9% | 12.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.1% | 1.7% | 3.8% | 3 |
| 2020s | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1 |
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More education data for Iran, Islamic Republic of
- 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 repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- Repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Iran, Islamic Republic of was 2.5% in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- The highest recorded value was 22.0% in 1986.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.7% in 2016.
- How does Iran, Islamic Republic of rank for repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 89th out of 190 countries with data for 2022.
- Is repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both rising or falling in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran, Islamic Republic of 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