Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Mozambique
Mozambique: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 41,174 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
41,174
Change on year
down 48.0%
World rank
36th
of 204 countries
All-time high
221,965
in 2002
All-time low
34,104
in 2008
Years of data
38
1973–2022
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Mozambique, 1973–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2022, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Mozambique stood at 41,174.
The figure is down 48.0% on the previous year and down 3.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Mozambique peaked at 221,965 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 34,104, in 2008.
That places Mozambique 36th out of 204 countries with data for 2022, 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 primary education, both sexes in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 95,821 | — |
| 1982 | 166,459 | +73.7% |
| 1983 | 135,547 | -18.6% |
| 1984 | 125,265 | -7.6% |
| 1985 | 119,008 | -5.0% |
| 1986 | 133,560 | +12.2% |
| 1987 | 127,003 | -4.9% |
| 1988 | 123,966 | -2.4% |
| 1989 | 121,260 | -2.2% |
| 1990 | 121,701 | +0.4% |
| 1991 | 109,035 | -10.4% |
| 1992 | 103,970 | -4.6% |
| 1993 | 108,025 | +3.9% |
| 1994 | 120,677 | +11.7% |
| 1995 | 134,172 | +11.2% |
| 1998 | 176,916 | +31.9% |
| 1999 | 182,900 | +3.4% |
| 2000 | 193,491 | +5.8% |
| 2001 | 212,872 | +10.0% |
| 2002 | 221,965 | +4.3% |
| 2004 | 216,680 | -2.4% |
| 2005 | 77,265 | -64.3% |
| 2006 | 35,322 | -54.3% |
| 2007 | 34,451 | -2.5% |
| 2008 | 34,104 | -1.0% |
| 2009 | 37,522 | +10.0% |
| 2010 | 42,967 | +14.5% |
| 2011 | 40,967 | -4.7% |
| 2012 | 42,496 | +3.7% |
| 2013 | 40,347 | -5.1% |
| 2014 | 39,225 | -2.8% |
| 2015 | 42,017 | +7.1% |
| 2016 | 62,485 | +48.7% |
| 2017 | 75,660 | +21.1% |
| 2018 | 84,465 | +11.6% |
| 2019 | 81,288 | -3.8% |
| 2020 | 79,190 | -2.6% |
| 2022 | 41,174 | -48.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 95,821 | 95,821 | 95,821 | 1 |
| 1980s | 131,508 | 119,008 | 166,459 | 8 |
| 1990s | 132,174 | 103,970 | 182,900 | 8 |
| 2000s | 118,186 | 34,104 | 221,965 | 9 |
| 2010s | 55,192 | 39,225 | 84,465 | 10 |
| 2020s | 60,182 | 41,174 | 79,190 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
More education data for Mozambique
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 33,281 (2017)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 278,480 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 24,278 (1986)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 20,822 (1986)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.07 million (2017)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.66 million (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 4.4 % change on previous year (2020)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.2344 units per person (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Mozambique?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Mozambique was 41,174 in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 221,965 in 2002.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 34,104 in 2008.
- How does Mozambique rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Mozambique ranks 36th out of 204 countries with data for 2022.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique 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