Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Zambia
Zambia: Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 13,346 number in 2013. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Zambia, 1976–2013
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
In 2013, repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Zambia stood at 13,346 number.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.1% on the previous year and up 280.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Zambia peaked at 13,676 number in 2011 and was at its lowest, 2 number, in 1978.
That places Zambia 52nd out of 185 countries with data for 2013, putting it 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 Zambia, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 3 number | — |
| 1977 | 7 number | +133.3% |
| 1978 | 2 number | -71.4% |
| 1979 | 5 number | +150.0% |
| 1980 | 25 number | +400.0% |
| 1981 | 10 number | -60.0% |
| 1983 | 40 number | +300.0% |
| 1984 | 32 number | -20.0% |
| 2000 | 5,299 number | +16459.4% |
| 2001 | 5,169 number | -2.5% |
| 2002 | 3,510 number | -32.1% |
| 2004 | 4,544 number | +29.5% |
| 2005 | 5,058 number | +11.3% |
| 2006 | 6,503 number | +28.6% |
| 2007 | 7,222 number | +11.1% |
| 2008 | 7,414 number | +2.7% |
| 2009 | 10,542 number | +42.2% |
| 2010 | 11,315 number | +7.3% |
| 2011 | 13,676 number | +20.9% |
| 2012 | 12,826 number | -6.2% |
| 2013 | 13,346 number | +4.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.25 number | 2 number | 7 number | 4 |
| 1980s | 26.75 number | 10 number | 40 number | 4 |
| 2000s | 6,140 number | 3,510 number | 10,542 number | 9 |
| 2010s | 12,791 number | 11,315 number | 13,676 number | 4 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
More education data for Zambia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 42,585 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 169,961 (2013)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.39 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.49 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.55 % change on previous year (2017)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.2106 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 4.49 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Zambia?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Zambia was 13,346 number in 2013, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 13,676 number in 2011.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2 number in 1978.
- How does Zambia rank for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Zambia ranks 52nd out of 185 countries with data for 2013.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 280.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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.