Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Lesotho
Lesotho: Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 4,051 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Lesotho, 1972–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Lesotho is 4,051, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 12.3% on the previous year and down 0.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Lesotho peaked at 6,808 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 115, in 1973.
Lesotho ranks 77th of 197 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 234 | — |
| 1973 | 115 | -50.9% |
| 1986 | 740 | +543.5% |
| 1987 | 759 | +2.6% |
| 1998 | 2,107 | +177.6% |
| 1999 | 1,767 | -16.1% |
| 2000 | 1,817 | +2.8% |
| 2001 | 1,996 | +9.9% |
| 2002 | 2,174 | +8.9% |
| 2003 | 2,707 | +24.5% |
| 2004 | 2,409 | -11.0% |
| 2005 | 2,977 | +23.6% |
| 2006 | 3,725 | +25.1% |
| 2007 | 3,836 | +3.0% |
| 2008 | 4,206 | +9.6% |
| 2009 | 4,380 | +4.1% |
| 2010 | 4,947 | +12.9% |
| 2011 | 5,054 | +2.2% |
| 2012 | 4,936 | -2.3% |
| 2013 | 4,951 | +0.3% |
| 2014 | 4,065 | -17.9% |
| 2015 | 4,244 | +4.4% |
| 2016 | 4,120 | -2.9% |
| 2017 | 4,998 | +21.3% |
| 2018 | 4,002 | -19.9% |
| 2019 | 6,808 | +70.1% |
| 2020 | 4,444 | -34.7% |
| 2021 | 376 | -91.5% |
| 2022 | 3,118 | +729.3% |
| 2023 | 4,617 | +48.1% |
| 2024 | 4,051 | -12.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 174.5 | 115 | 234 | 2 |
| 1980s | 749.5 | 740 | 759 | 2 |
| 1990s | 1,937 | 1,767 | 2,107 | 2 |
| 2000s | 3,023 | 1,817 | 4,380 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,812 | 4,002 | 6,808 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,321 | 376 | 4,617 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
More education data for Lesotho
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 309,480 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.8093 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1324 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 309,480 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -0.8093 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.1324 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 150,993 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Lesotho?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Lesotho was 4,051 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 6,808 in 2019.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 115 in 1973.
- How does Lesotho rank for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Lesotho ranks 77th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release