Repetition rate in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Iraq
Iraq: Repetition rate in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes was 12.7% in 1999. ▼ Falling
Repetition rate in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Iraq, 1971–1999
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repetition rate in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Iraq is 12.7%, measured in 1999. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 27.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Iraq peaked at 23.2% in 1984 and was at its lowest, 12.7%, in 1999.
Iraq ranks 28th of 190 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.
Repetition rate in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Iraq, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 20.7% | — |
| 1972 | 20.3% | -1.8% |
| 1973 | 19.7% | -3.2% |
| 1974 | 17.2% | -12.6% |
| 1982 | 22.4% | +30.2% |
| 1984 | 23.2% | +3.6% |
| 1985 | 20.5% | -11.5% |
| 1986 | 20.2% | -1.8% |
| 1987 | 19.3% | -4.3% |
| 1988 | 17.6% | -9.0% |
| 1999 | 12.7% | -27.7% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 12.7% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.7%, 19.5× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 12.7% is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.8%, 6.9× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 19.5% | 17.2% | 20.7% | 4 |
| 1980s | 20.5% | 17.6% | 23.2% | 6 |
| 1990s | 12.7% | 12.7% | 12.7% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
More education data for Iraq
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 148,363 (2007)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 818,729 (2007)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 55,944 (2007)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 52,985 (2007)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.04 million (2007)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.86 million (2007)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.26 % change on previous year (2004)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2007)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1713 units per person (2007)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Iraq?
- Repetition rate in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Iraq was 12.7% in 1999, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 23.2% in 1984.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.7% in 1999.
- How does Iraq rank for repetition rate in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes?
- Iraq ranks 28th out of 190 countries with data for 1999.
- Is repetition rate in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Iraq 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