Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, male in Lesotho
Lesotho: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, male was 4,520 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4,520
Change on year
up 12.9%
World rank
56th
of 196 countries
All-time high
15,730
in 2001
All-time low
1,435
in 1974
Years of data
53
1972–2024
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, male in Lesotho, 1972–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Lesotho recorded 4,520 for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, male in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 12.9% on the previous year and up 121.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, male in Lesotho peaked at 15,730 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 1,435, in 1974.
Lesotho ranks 56th of 196 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, male in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 3,983 | — |
| 1973 | 4,312 | +8.3% |
| 1974 | 1,435 | -66.7% |
| 1975 | 1,949 | +35.8% |
| 1976 | 2,382 | +22.2% |
| 1977 | 4,316 | +81.2% |
| 1978 | 5,055 | +17.1% |
| 1979 | 5,446 | +7.7% |
| 1980 | 7,928 | +45.6% |
| 1981 | 9,088 | +14.6% |
| 1982 | 11,335 | +24.7% |
| 1983 | 13,453 | +18.7% |
| 1984 | 13,119 | -2.5% |
| 1985 | 13,168 | +0.4% |
| 1986 | 13,934 | +5.8% |
| 1987 | 13,219 | -5.1% |
| 1988 | 13,069 | -1.1% |
| 1989 | 13,503 | +3.3% |
| 1990 | 12,951 | -4.1% |
| 1991 | 12,401 | -4.2% |
| 1992 | 11,871 | -4.3% |
| 1993 | 10,366 | -12.7% |
| 1994 | 9,602 | -7.4% |
| 1995 | 10,270 | +7.0% |
| 1996 | 10,509 | +2.3% |
| 1997 | 10,335 | -1.7% |
| 1998 | 9,969 | -3.5% |
| 1999 | 9,381 | -5.9% |
| 2000 | 11,655 | +24.2% |
| 2001 | 15,730 | +35.0% |
| 2002 | 15,366 | -2.3% |
| 2003 | 14,623 | -4.8% |
| 2004 | 11,634 | -20.4% |
| 2005 | 13,837 | +18.9% |
| 2006 | 13,368 | -3.4% |
| 2007 | 12,836 | -4.0% |
| 2008 | 12,746 | -0.7% |
| 2009 | 9,290 | -27.1% |
| 2010 | 10,857 | +16.9% |
| 2011 | 9,613 | -11.5% |
| 2012 | 8,309 | -13.6% |
| 2013 | 5,067 | -39.0% |
| 2014 | 2,044 | -59.7% |
| 2015 | 2,250 | +10.1% |
| 2016 | 2,740 | +21.8% |
| 2017 | 3,026 | +10.4% |
| 2018 | 2,456 | -18.8% |
| 2019 | 2,087 | -15.0% |
| 2020 | 3,982 | +90.8% |
| 2021 | 1,733 | -56.5% |
| 2022 | 3,202 | +84.8% |
| 2023 | 4,004 | +25.0% |
| 2024 | 4,520 | +12.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3,610 | 1,435 | 5,446 | 8 |
| 1980s | 12,182 | 7,928 | 13,934 | 10 |
| 1990s | 10,766 | 9,381 | 12,951 | 10 |
| 2000s | 13,108 | 9,290 | 15,730 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,845 | 2,044 | 10,857 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,488 | 1,733 | 4,520 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
- 53 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 4,901 compare
- 54 Netherlands 4,628 compare
- 55 Russian Federation 4,522 compare
- 57 Ghana 4,484 compare
- 58 Austria 3,986 compare
- 59 Honduras 3,931 compare
More education data for Lesotho
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 58,179 (2017)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate 5.72 % change on previous year (2017)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 46,622 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual 0 % change on previous year (2020)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 21,586 (2018)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) -4.37 % change on previous year (2018)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 7,735 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 2,653 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 13,054 (2018)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) -5.95 % change on previous year (2018)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, male in Lesotho?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, male in Lesotho was 4,520 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, male recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 15,730 in 2001.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, male recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,435 in 1974.
- How does Lesotho rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, male?
- Lesotho ranks 56th out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, male rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 121.1%. 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, male (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release