Repetition rate in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Repetition rate in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes was 5.3% in 1984. ◆ Volatile
Latest (1984)
5.3%
World rank
50th
of 190 countries
All-time high
36.2%
in 1976
All-time low
2.3%
in 1980
Years of data
5
1973–1984
Repetition rate in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Afghanistan, 1973–1984
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 1984, repetition rate in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Afghanistan stood at 5.3%.
The figure is down 84.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Afghanistan peaked at 36.2% in 1976 and was at its lowest, 2.3%, in 1980.
Afghanistan ranks 50th of 190 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Repetition rate in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 33.6% | — |
| 1976 | 36.2% | +7.6% |
| 1977 | 33.6% | -7.3% |
| 1980 | 2.3% | -93.0% |
| 1984 | 5.3% | +125.2% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 5.3% is below the median for low income countries, which is 11.3%, 46% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 5.3% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.8%, 2.9× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 34.5% | 33.6% | 36.2% | 3 |
| 1980s | 3.8% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 2 |
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 4 of primary education, both sexes in Afghanistan?
- Repetition rate in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Afghanistan was 5.3% in 1984, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 36.2% in 1976.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.3% in 1980.
- How does Afghanistan rank for repetition rate in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes?
- Afghanistan ranks 50th out of 190 countries with data for 1984.
- Is repetition rate in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 84.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repetition rate in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release