Repetition rate in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Repetition rate in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes was 0.0% in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2010)
0.0%
World rank
173rd
of 196 countries
All-time high
28.3%
in 1976
All-time low
0.0%
in 2002
Years of data
10
1973–2010
Repetition rate in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Afghanistan, 1973–2010
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Afghanistan recorded 0.0% for repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in 2010. That is the lowest value across all 10 years on record.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Afghanistan peaked at 28.3% in 1976 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2002.
Afghanistan ranks 173rd of 196 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 2 of primary education, both sexes in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 22.5% | — |
| 1976 | 28.3% | +25.7% |
| 1977 | 28.1% | -0.9% |
| 1980 | 2.7% | -90.4% |
| 1984 | 5.7% | +112.3% |
| 2002 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2004 | 0.0% | — |
| 2006 | 0.0% | — |
| 2008 | 0.0% | — |
| 2010 | 0.0% | — |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 0.0% is below the median for low income countries, which is 6.8%. (22 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 0.0% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.8%. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 26.3% | 22.5% | 28.3% | 3 |
| 1980s | 4.2% | 2.7% | 5.7% | 2 |
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4 |
| 2010s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
- 170 Kuwait 0.0% compare
- 171 Korea 0.0% compare
- 172 Singapore 0.0% compare
- 173 Anguilla 0.0%
- 173 United Arab Emirates 0.0% compare
- 173 Cook Islands 0.0% compare
- 173 Cayman Islands 0.0% compare
- 173 Gibraltar 0.0%
- 173 Indonesia 0.0% compare
- 173 Iceland 0.0%
- 173 Japan 0.0%
- 173 Sri Lanka 0.0% compare
- 173 Republic of Moldova 0.0% compare
- 173 Maldives 0.0% compare
- 173 North Macedonia 0.0% compare
- 173 Montserrat 0.0% compare
- 173 Mauritius 0.0%
- 173 Malaysia 0.0%
- 173 Norway 0.0%
- 173 New Zealand 0.0%
- 173 Oman 0.0% compare
- 173 Romania 0.0% compare
- 173 San Marino 0.0% compare
- 173 Seychelles 0.0% compare
- 173 Tuvalu 0.0%
- 173 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 2 of primary education, both sexes in Afghanistan?
- Repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Afghanistan was 0.0% in 2010, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 28.3% in 1976.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2002.
- How does Afghanistan rank for repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes?
- Afghanistan ranks 173rd out of 196 countries with data for 2010.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repetition rate in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release