Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 0.0% in 2013. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2013)
0.0%
World rank
170th
of 199 countries
All-time high
39.2%
in 1976
All-time low
0.0%
in 2001
Years of data
15
1973–2013
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Afghanistan, 1973–2013
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Afghanistan is 0.0%, measured in 2013. That is the lowest value across all 15 years on record.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Afghanistan peaked at 39.2% in 1976 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2001.
Afghanistan ranks 170th of 199 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 32.5% | — |
| 1976 | 39.2% | +20.4% |
| 1977 | 38.3% | -2.3% |
| 1980 | 2.4% | -93.8% |
| 1981 | 1.4% | -39.1% |
| 1984 | 5.3% | +269.3% |
| 2001 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 0.0% | — |
| 2004 | 0.0% | — |
| 2006 | 0.0% | — |
| 2007 | 0.0% | — |
| 2008 | 0.0% | — |
| 2010 | 0.0% | — |
| 2012 | 0.0% | — |
| 2013 | 0.0% | — |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 0.0% is below the median for low income countries, which is 8.7%. (22 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 0.0% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.9%. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 36.7% | 32.5% | 39.2% | 3 |
| 1980s | 3.1% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 3 |
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 6 |
| 2010s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
- 167 Kyrgyzstan 0.0% compare
- 168 Kuwait 0.0% compare
- 169 Korea 0.0% compare
- 170 Anguilla 0.0% compare
- 170 Canada 0.0%
- 170 Cook Islands 0.0% compare
- 170 Cuba 0.0% compare
- 170 Cayman Islands 0.0% compare
- 170 Algeria 0.0% compare
- 170 Gibraltar 0.0%
- 170 Indonesia 0.0% compare
- 170 Iceland 0.0%
- 170 Japan 0.0%
- 170 Sri Lanka 0.0% compare
- 170 Republic of Moldova 0.0% compare
- 170 Maldives 0.0% compare
- 170 North Macedonia 0.0% compare
- 170 Mongolia 0.0% compare
- 170 Montserrat 0.0% compare
- 170 Mauritius 0.0%
- 170 Malaysia 0.0%
- 170 Norway 0.0%
- 170 Naoero 0.0%
- 170 New Zealand 0.0%
- 170 Oman 0.0% compare
- 170 Portugal 0.0% compare
- 170 Romania 0.0% compare
- 170 San Marino 0.0% compare
- 170 Seychelles 0.0% compare
- 170 Tajikistan 0.0% compare
- 170 Uruguay 0.0% compare
- 170 Uzbekistan 0.0% compare
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 primary education, both sexes in Afghanistan?
- Repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Afghanistan was 0.0% in 2013, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 39.2% in 1976.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2001.
- How does Afghanistan rank for repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Afghanistan ranks 170th out of 199 countries with data for 2013.
- 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 primary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release