Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Mali

Mali: Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 43,514 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
43,514
World rank
20th
of 196 countries
All-time high
69,218
in 2016
All-time low
1,548
in 1971
Years of data
26
1971–2023

Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Mali, 1971–2023

020.0k40.0k60.0k1971199720231971: 1.5k1972: 2.3k1973: 2.0k1974: 2.1k1976: 2.7k1978: 3.4k1981: 4.6k1982: 5.4k1983: 4.2k1984: 3.8k1985: 3.3k1986: 3.6k1987: 2.8k1988: 3.3k2001: 10.7k2002: 13.0k2008: 18.3k2009: 18.9k2010: 23.2k2011: 26.5k2013: 37.0k2014: 42.3k2015: 43.7k2016: 69.2k2017: 49.0k2023: 43.5k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

Mali recorded 43,514 for repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in 2023.

That represents a change of up 17.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Mali peaked at 69,218 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 1,548, in 1971.

Mali ranks 20th of 196 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Mali, year by year

Annual values for Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (number) in Mali, 1971 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1971 1,548
1972 2,345 +51.5%
1973 2,022 -13.8%
1974 2,100 +3.9%
1976 2,659 +26.6%
1978 3,393 +27.6%
1981 4,620 +36.2%
1982 5,382 +16.5%
1983 4,233 -21.3%
1984 3,764 -11.1%
1985 3,343 -11.2%
1986 3,600 +7.7%
1987 2,830 -21.4%
1988 3,312 +17.0%
2001 10,709 +223.3%
2002 13,036 +21.7%
2008 18,333 +40.6%
2009 18,909 +3.1%
2010 23,185 +22.6%
2011 26,470 +14.2%
2013 36,986 +39.7%
2014 42,301 +14.4%
2015 43,736 +3.4%
2016 69,218 +58.3%
2017 48,971 -29.3%
2023 43,514 -11.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 2,344 1,548 3,393 6
1980s 3,886 2,830 5,382 8
2000s 15,247 10,709 18,909 4
2010s 41,552 23,185 69,218 7
2020s 43,514 43,514 43,514 1

Countries ranked near Mali

  1. 17 Pakistan 48,691 compare
  2. 18 Egypt 47,990 compare
  3. 19 Malawi 47,648 compare
  4. 21 Afghanistan 38,924 compare
  5. 22 Nepal 36,584 compare
  6. 23 Niger 36,489 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Mali?
Repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Mali was 43,514 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Mali?
The highest recorded value was 69,218 in 2016.
What is the lowest repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Mali?
The lowest recorded value was 1,548 in 1971.
How does Mali rank for repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
Mali ranks 20th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
Is repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Mali?
Over the last ten years it is up 17.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mali data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
199 places, 4,861 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release