Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 2,469 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Zimbabwe, 1984–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Zimbabwe is 2,469, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 28.1% on the previous year and down 81.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Zimbabwe peaked at 16,553 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 1,738, in 2020.
That places Zimbabwe 85th out of 201 countries with data for 2024, 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 primary education, both sexes in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 5,148 | — |
| 2012 | 16,553 | +221.5% |
| 2013 | 13,871 | -16.2% |
| 2014 | 13,463 | -2.9% |
| 2015 | 10,862 | -19.3% |
| 2016 | 7,123 | -34.4% |
| 2017 | 7,283 | +2.2% |
| 2018 | 5,400 | -25.9% |
| 2019 | 5,369 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 1,738 | -67.6% |
| 2021 | 1,838 | +5.8% |
| 2022 | 3,432 | +86.7% |
| 2023 | 3,436 | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 2,469 | -28.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5,148 | 5,148 | 5,148 | 1 |
| 2010s | 9,990 | 5,369 | 16,553 | 8 |
| 2020s | 2,583 | 1,738 | 3,436 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More education data for Zimbabwe
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 322,698 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 957,461 (2013)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.94 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.4866 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1767 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 2.94 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -0.4866 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Zimbabwe?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Zimbabwe was 2,469 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 16,553 in 2012.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,738 in 2020.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Zimbabwe ranks 85th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 81.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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