Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Malawi
Malawi: Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 92,872 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Malawi, 1974–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Malawi is 92,872, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 44 years on record.
That represents a change of up 15.6% on the previous year and up 90.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Malawi peaked at 92,872 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 3,417, in 1975.
That places Malawi 8th out of 197 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
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 Malawi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 3,468 | — |
| 1975 | 3,417 | -1.5% |
| 1976 | 3,631 | +6.3% |
| 1977 | 4,235 | +16.6% |
| 1978 | 4,246 | +0.3% |
| 1979 | 5,010 | +18.0% |
| 1980 | 5,899 | +17.7% |
| 1981 | 6,968 | +18.1% |
| 1982 | 6,414 | -8.0% |
| 1983 | 6,831 | +6.5% |
| 1984 | 7,447 | +9.0% |
| 1985 | 7,417 | -0.4% |
| 1986 | 8,117 | +9.4% |
| 1987 | 10,086 | +24.3% |
| 1988 | 10,883 | +7.9% |
| 1989 | 11,811 | +8.5% |
| 1990 | 11,940 | +1.1% |
| 1991 | 11,757 | -1.5% |
| 1992 | 12,703 | +8.0% |
| 1993 | 11,578 | -8.9% |
| 1994 | 8,285 | -28.4% |
| 1995 | 23,211 | +180.2% |
| 1996 | 9,465 | -59.2% |
| 1999 | 11,075 | +17.0% |
| 2000 | 16,451 | +48.5% |
| 2001 | 17,629 | +7.2% |
| 2002 | 17,478 | -0.9% |
| 2004 | 17,885 | +2.3% |
| 2005 | 18,590 | +3.9% |
| 2006 | 20,885 | +12.3% |
| 2007 | 21,891 | +4.8% |
| 2008 | 25,017 | +14.3% |
| 2009 | 23,458 | -6.2% |
| 2010 | 29,284 | +24.8% |
| 2011 | 35,384 | +20.8% |
| 2012 | 38,381 | +8.5% |
| 2013 | 42,918 | +11.8% |
| 2014 | 48,892 | +13.9% |
| 2016 | 68,229 | +39.6% |
| 2017 | 36,003 | -47.2% |
| 2021 | 76,411 | +112.2% |
| 2022 | 89,769 | +17.5% |
| 2023 | 80,330 | -10.5% |
| 2024 | 92,872 | +15.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4,001 | 3,417 | 5,010 | 6 |
| 1980s | 8,187 | 5,899 | 11,811 | 10 |
| 1990s | 12,502 | 8,285 | 23,211 | 8 |
| 2000s | 19,920 | 16,451 | 25,017 | 9 |
| 2010s | 42,727 | 29,284 | 68,229 | 7 |
| 2020s | 84,846 | 76,411 | 92,872 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
More education data for Malawi
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.16 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.75 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.7 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.2193 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 4.75 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 2.7 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Malawi?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Malawi was 92,872 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 Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 92,872 in 2024.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,417 in 1975.
- How does Malawi rank for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Malawi ranks 8th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 90.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi 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