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 38,381 number in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Malawi, 1974–2012
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
In 2012, repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Malawi stood at 38,381 number. That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.5% on the previous year and up 119.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Malawi peaked at 38,381 number in 2012 and was at its lowest, 3,417 number, in 1975.
That places Malawi 24th out of 185 countries with data for 2012, putting it in the top quarter.
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 | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 3,468 number | — |
| 1975 | 3,417 number | -1.5% |
| 1976 | 3,631 number | +6.3% |
| 1977 | 4,235 number | +16.6% |
| 1978 | 4,246 number | +0.3% |
| 1979 | 5,010 number | +18.0% |
| 1980 | 5,899 number | +17.7% |
| 1981 | 6,968 number | +18.1% |
| 1982 | 6,414 number | -8.0% |
| 1983 | 6,831 number | +6.5% |
| 1984 | 7,447 number | +9.0% |
| 1985 | 7,417 number | -0.4% |
| 1986 | 8,117 number | +9.4% |
| 1987 | 10,086 number | +24.3% |
| 1988 | 10,883 number | +7.9% |
| 1989 | 11,811 number | +8.5% |
| 1990 | 11,940 number | +1.1% |
| 1991 | 11,757 number | -1.5% |
| 1992 | 12,703 number | +8.0% |
| 1993 | 11,578 number | -8.9% |
| 1994 | 8,285 number | -28.4% |
| 1995 | 23,211 number | +180.2% |
| 1996 | 9,465 number | -59.2% |
| 1999 | 11,075 number | +17.0% |
| 2000 | 16,451 number | +48.5% |
| 2001 | 17,629 number | +7.2% |
| 2002 | 17,478 number | -0.9% |
| 2004 | 17,885 number | +2.3% |
| 2005 | 18,590 number | +3.9% |
| 2006 | 20,885 number | +12.3% |
| 2007 | 21,891 number | +4.8% |
| 2008 | 25,017 number | +14.3% |
| 2009 | 23,458 number | -6.2% |
| 2010 | 29,264 number | +24.8% |
| 2011 | 35,384 number | +20.9% |
| 2012 | 38,381 number | +8.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4,001 number | 3,417 number | 5,010 number | 6 |
| 1980s | 8,187 number | 5,899 number | 11,811 number | 10 |
| 1990s | 12,502 number | 8,285 number | 23,211 number | 8 |
| 2000s | 19,920 number | 16,451 number | 25,017 number | 9 |
| 2010s | 34,343 number | 29,264 number | 38,381 number | 3 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
- 21 Tunisia 48,076 number compare
- 22 Afghanistan 47,272 number compare
- 23 Philippines 40,632 number compare
- 25 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 35,646 number compare
- 26 Togo 34,341 number compare
- 27 Côte d'Ivoire 32,911 number compare
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 38,381 number in 2012, 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 38,381 number in 2012.
- 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 number in 1975.
- How does Malawi rank for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Malawi ranks 24th out of 185 countries with data for 2012.
- 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 119.6%. 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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Number of pupils in the specified grade who are enrolled in the same grade for a second (or further) year.