Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Mozambique
Mozambique: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 81,288 number in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Mozambique, 1973–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Mozambique is 81,288 number, measured in 2019.
That represents a change of down 3.8% on the previous year and up 116.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Mozambique peaked at 221,965 number in 2002 and was at its lowest, 34,104 number, in 2008.
Mozambique ranks 20th of 189 countries on this measure, 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 | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 95,821 number | — |
| 1982 | 166,459 number | +73.7% |
| 1983 | 135,547 number | -18.6% |
| 1984 | 125,265 number | -7.6% |
| 1985 | 119,008 number | -5.0% |
| 1986 | 133,560 number | +12.2% |
| 1987 | 127,003 number | -4.9% |
| 1988 | 123,966 number | -2.4% |
| 1989 | 121,260 number | -2.2% |
| 1990 | 121,701 number | +0.4% |
| 1991 | 109,035 number | -10.4% |
| 1992 | 103,970 number | -4.6% |
| 1993 | 108,025 number | +3.9% |
| 1994 | 120,677 number | +11.7% |
| 1995 | 134,172 number | +11.2% |
| 1998 | 176,916 number | +31.9% |
| 1999 | 182,900 number | +3.4% |
| 2000 | 193,491 number | +5.8% |
| 2001 | 212,872 number | +10.0% |
| 2002 | 221,965 number | +4.3% |
| 2004 | 216,680 number | -2.4% |
| 2005 | 77,265 number | -64.3% |
| 2006 | 35,322 number | -54.3% |
| 2007 | 34,451 number | -2.5% |
| 2008 | 34,104 number | -1.0% |
| 2009 | 37,522 number | +10.0% |
| 2010 | 42,967 number | +14.5% |
| 2011 | 40,967 number | -4.7% |
| 2012 | 42,496 number | +3.7% |
| 2013 | 40,347 number | -5.1% |
| 2014 | 39,225 number | -2.8% |
| 2015 | 42,017 number | +7.1% |
| 2016 | 62,485 number | +48.7% |
| 2017 | 75,660 number | +21.1% |
| 2018 | 84,465 number | +11.6% |
| 2019 | 81,288 number | -3.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 95,821 number | 95,821 number | 95,821 number | 1 |
| 1980s | 131,508 number | 119,008 number | 166,459 number | 8 |
| 1990s | 132,174 number | 103,970 number | 182,900 number | 8 |
| 2000s | 118,186 number | 34,104 number | 221,965 number | 9 |
| 2010s | 55,192 number | 39,225 number | 84,465 number | 10 |
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 81,288 number in 2019, 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 number 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 number in 2008.
- How does Mozambique rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Mozambique ranks 20th out of 189 countries with data for 2019.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 116.6%. 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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Number of pupils in the specified grade who are enrolled in the same grade for a second (or further) year.