Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes (number) (Grade) in Lesotho
Lesotho: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes (number) (Grade) was 7,247 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
7,247
Change on year
up 14.7%
World rank
58th
of 204 countries
All-time high
27,518
in 2001
All-time low
2,952
in 2021
Years of data
54
1971–2024
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Lesotho, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Lesotho stood at 7,247.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.7% on the previous year and up 121.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Lesotho peaked at 27,518 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 2,952, in 2021.
Lesotho ranks 58th of 204 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 primary education, both sexes (number) (Grade) in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 7,596 | — |
| 1972 | 9,011 | +18.6% |
| 1973 | 9,672 | +7.3% |
| 1974 | 3,244 | -66.5% |
| 1975 | 4,338 | +33.7% |
| 1976 | 5,022 | +15.8% |
| 1977 | 9,211 | +83.4% |
| 1978 | 10,915 | +18.5% |
| 1979 | 11,678 | +7.0% |
| 1980 | 16,253 | +39.2% |
| 1981 | 18,657 | +14.8% |
| 1982 | 23,054 | +23.6% |
| 1983 | 26,975 | +17.0% |
| 1984 | 26,384 | -2.2% |
| 1985 | 25,557 | -3.1% |
| 1986 | 26,848 | +5.1% |
| 1987 | 25,049 | -6.7% |
| 1988 | 24,863 | -0.7% |
| 1989 | 25,173 | +1.2% |
| 1990 | 23,644 | -6.1% |
| 1991 | 22,687 | -4.0% |
| 1992 | 21,543 | -5.0% |
| 1993 | 18,941 | -12.1% |
| 1994 | 17,184 | -9.3% |
| 1995 | 18,124 | +5.5% |
| 1996 | 18,483 | +2.0% |
| 1997 | 17,771 | -3.9% |
| 1998 | 17,212 | -3.1% |
| 1999 | 16,420 | -4.6% |
| 2000 | 20,323 | +23.8% |
| 2001 | 27,518 | +35.4% |
| 2002 | 26,400 | -4.1% |
| 2003 | 25,022 | -5.2% |
| 2004 | 19,517 | -22.0% |
| 2005 | 23,016 | +17.9% |
| 2006 | 21,982 | -4.5% |
| 2007 | 21,488 | -2.2% |
| 2008 | 21,059 | -2.0% |
| 2009 | 15,150 | -28.1% |
| 2010 | 17,838 | +17.7% |
| 2011 | 15,556 | -12.8% |
| 2012 | 13,330 | -14.3% |
| 2013 | 8,281 | -37.9% |
| 2014 | 3,273 | -60.5% |
| 2015 | 3,626 | +10.8% |
| 2016 | 4,420 | +21.9% |
| 2017 | 4,885 | +10.5% |
| 2018 | 4,018 | -17.7% |
| 2019 | 5,669 | +41.1% |
| 2020 | 6,401 | +12.9% |
| 2021 | 2,952 | -53.9% |
| 2022 | 5,244 | +77.6% |
| 2023 | 6,320 | +20.5% |
| 2024 | 7,247 | +14.7% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 7,247 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 7,726, 94% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 7,247 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 17,543, 41% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7,854 | 3,244 | 11,678 | 9 |
| 1980s | 23,881 | 16,253 | 26,975 | 10 |
| 1990s | 19,201 | 16,420 | 23,644 | 10 |
| 2000s | 22,148 | 15,150 | 27,518 | 10 |
| 2010s | 8,090 | 3,273 | 17,838 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,633 | 2,952 | 7,247 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
More education data for Lesotho
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 68.25 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 67.83 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 5,672 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 30,627 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 22,924 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 23,698 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 136,497 (2017)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 309,480 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.8093 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Lesotho?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Lesotho was 7,247 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 27,518 in 2001.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,952 in 2021.
- How does Lesotho rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Lesotho ranks 58th out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 121.4%. 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 primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release