Repetition rate in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Repetition rate in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes was 0.0% in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2010)
0.0%
World rank
169th
of 193 countries
All-time high
27.7%
in 1976
All-time low
0.0%
in 2002
Years of data
10
1973–2010
Repetition rate in Grade 3 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 3 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 3 of primary education, both sexes in Afghanistan peaked at 27.7% in 1976 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2002.
Afghanistan ranks 169th of 193 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 3 of primary education, both sexes in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 25.4% | — |
| 1976 | 27.7% | +9.0% |
| 1977 | 26.5% | -4.3% |
| 1980 | 2.3% | -91.3% |
| 1984 | 5.3% | +129.9% |
| 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 8.3%. (22 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 0.0% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.7%. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 26.6% | 25.4% | 27.7% | 3 |
| 1980s | 3.8% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 2 |
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4 |
| 2010s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
- 166 Timor-Leste 0.0%
- 167 Kuwait 0.0% compare
- 168 Korea 0.0% compare
- 169 Anguilla 0.0% compare
- 169 Bahrain 0.0% compare
- 169 Cuba 0.0% compare
- 169 Cayman Islands 0.0%
- 169 Gibraltar 0.0%
- 169 Indonesia 0.0% compare
- 169 Iceland 0.0%
- 169 Japan 0.0%
- 169 Sri Lanka 0.0% compare
- 169 Luxembourg 0.0% compare
- 169 Republic of Moldova 0.0% compare
- 169 Maldives 0.0% compare
- 169 North Macedonia 0.0% compare
- 169 Mauritius 0.0%
- 169 Malaysia 0.0%
- 169 Norway 0.0%
- 169 New Zealand 0.0%
- 169 Oman 0.0% compare
- 169 Papua New Guinea 0.0%
- 169 Palestine, State of 0.0% compare
- 169 San Marino 0.0% compare
- 169 Seychelles 0.0% compare
- 169 Uruguay 0.0% compare
- 169 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 3 of primary education, both sexes in Afghanistan?
- Repetition rate in grade 3 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 3 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 27.7% in 1976.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 3 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 3 of primary education, both sexes?
- Afghanistan ranks 169th out of 193 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 3 of primary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release