Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Mali
Mali: Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 69,617 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
69,617
World rank
15th
of 197 countries
All-time high
98,786
in 2016
All-time low
1,559
in 1972
Years of data
33
1971–2023
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Mali, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Mali is 69,617, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 3.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Mali peaked at 98,786 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 1,559, in 1972.
That places Mali 15th out of 197 countries with data for 2023, 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 Mali, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 2,560 | — |
| 1972 | 1,559 | -39.1% |
| 1973 | 1,826 | +17.1% |
| 1974 | 2,314 | +26.7% |
| 1976 | 3,089 | +33.5% |
| 1978 | 4,146 | +34.2% |
| 1981 | 5,837 | +40.8% |
| 1982 | 6,816 | +16.8% |
| 1983 | 5,087 | -25.4% |
| 1984 | 5,060 | -0.5% |
| 1985 | 6,653 | +31.5% |
| 1986 | 3,950 | -40.6% |
| 1987 | 5,341 | +35.2% |
| 1988 | 4,937 | -7.6% |
| 1999 | 9,441 | +91.2% |
| 2000 | 10,637 | +12.7% |
| 2001 | 15,918 | +49.6% |
| 2002 | 18,366 | +15.4% |
| 2003 | 20,346 | +10.8% |
| 2004 | 26,301 | +29.3% |
| 2005 | 33,253 | +26.4% |
| 2006 | 31,025 | -6.7% |
| 2007 | 28,797 | -7.2% |
| 2008 | 29,972 | +4.1% |
| 2009 | 30,959 | +3.3% |
| 2010 | 35,644 | +15.1% |
| 2011 | 40,694 | +14.2% |
| 2013 | 67,231 | +65.2% |
| 2014 | 70,679 | +5.1% |
| 2015 | 78,722 | +11.4% |
| 2016 | 98,786 | +25.5% |
| 2017 | 83,301 | -15.7% |
| 2023 | 69,617 | -16.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2,582 | 1,559 | 4,146 | 6 |
| 1980s | 5,460 | 3,950 | 6,816 | 8 |
| 1990s | 9,441 | 9,441 | 9,441 | 1 |
| 2000s | 24,557 | 10,637 | 33,253 | 10 |
| 2010s | 67,865 | 35,644 | 98,786 | 7 |
| 2020s | 69,617 | 69,617 | 69,617 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Mali
- 12 Bangladesh 84,610 compare
- 13 Pakistan 82,751 compare
- 14 Colombia 78,734 compare
- 16 United States of America 61,584 compare
- 17 Niger 59,693 compare
- 18 Afghanistan 55,056 compare
More education data for Mali
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 83,509 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.31 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.97 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -2.42 % change on previous year (2018)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1251 units per person (2023)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 2.97 million (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -2.42 % change on previous year (2018)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Mali?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Mali was 69,617 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Mali?
- The highest recorded value was 98,786 in 2016.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Mali?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,559 in 1972.
- How does Mali rank for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Mali ranks 15th out of 197 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Mali?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mali 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