Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Uganda
Uganda: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 98,881 in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Uganda, 1975–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Uganda is 98,881, measured in 2017.
The figure is up 9.2% on the previous year and down 66.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Uganda peaked at 314,823 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 23,255, in 1975.
That places Uganda 15th out of 201 countries with data for 2017, 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 primary education, both sexes in Uganda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 23,255 | — |
| 1976 | 24,205 | +4.1% |
| 1979 | 30,591 | +26.4% |
| 1982 | 40,316 | +31.8% |
| 1986 | 85,359 | +111.7% |
| 2000 | 200,693 | +135.1% |
| 2001 | 201,275 | +0.3% |
| 2002 | 234,474 | +16.5% |
| 2003 | 296,470 | +26.4% |
| 2004 | 287,737 | -2.9% |
| 2005 | 226,746 | -21.2% |
| 2006 | 314,823 | +38.8% |
| 2007 | 294,614 | -6.4% |
| 2008 | 234,902 | -20.3% |
| 2009 | 298,086 | +26.9% |
| 2010 | 225,920 | -24.2% |
| 2011 | 204,034 | -9.7% |
| 2012 | 207,893 | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 201,131 | -3.3% |
| 2014 | 78,719 | -60.9% |
| 2015 | 72,087 | -8.4% |
| 2016 | 90,517 | +25.6% |
| 2017 | 98,881 | +9.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 26,017 | 23,255 | 30,591 | 3 |
| 1980s | 62,838 | 40,316 | 85,359 | 2 |
| 2000s | 258,982 | 200,693 | 314,823 | 10 |
| 2010s | 147,398 | 72,087 | 225,920 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
More education data for Uganda
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 778,349 (2017)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 301,523 (2017)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 307,450 (2017)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.03 million (2007)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 8.84 million (2017)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.13 % change on previous year (2017)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2017)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.22 units per person (2017)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Uganda?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Uganda was 98,881 in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 314,823 in 2006.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 23,255 in 1975.
- How does Uganda rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Uganda ranks 15th out of 201 countries with data for 2017.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 66.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda 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