Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Namibia
Namibia: Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 10,742 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Namibia, 1992–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Namibia recorded 10,742 for repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 38.5% on the previous year and down 7.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Namibia peaked at 17,106 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 1,044, in 2021.
That places Namibia 45th out of 196 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
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 Namibia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 5,177 | — |
| 1994 | 3,294 | -36.4% |
| 1995 | 2,820 | -14.4% |
| 1996 | 2,833 | +0.5% |
| 1997 | 2,626 | -7.3% |
| 1998 | 2,463 | -6.2% |
| 1999 | 3,376 | +37.1% |
| 2000 | 4,319 | +27.9% |
| 2005 | 6,114 | +41.6% |
| 2006 | 6,267 | +2.5% |
| 2008 | 8,250 | +31.6% |
| 2009 | 6,890 | -16.5% |
| 2010 | 8,290 | +20.3% |
| 2011 | 11,375 | +37.2% |
| 2012 | 10,054 | -11.6% |
| 2013 | 10,937 | +8.8% |
| 2014 | 11,642 | +6.4% |
| 2015 | 11,311 | -2.8% |
| 2016 | 11,651 | +3.0% |
| 2017 | 11,506 | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 8,881 | -22.8% |
| 2019 | 17,106 | +92.6% |
| 2020 | 7,184 | -58.0% |
| 2021 | 1,044 | -85.5% |
| 2022 | 7,381 | +607.0% |
| 2023 | 7,757 | +5.1% |
| 2024 | 10,742 | +38.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3,227 | 2,463 | 5,177 | 7 |
| 2000s | 6,368 | 4,319 | 8,250 | 5 |
| 2010s | 11,275 | 8,290 | 17,106 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,822 | 1,044 | 10,742 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
More education data for Namibia
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 236,050 (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 3.31 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 21,240 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 8.77 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 124,326 (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate 3.63 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 111,724 (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate 2.96 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 54,710 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual 2.68 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Namibia?
- Repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Namibia was 10,742 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 17,106 in 2019.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,044 in 2021.
- How does Namibia rank for repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Namibia ranks 45th out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia 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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February 2026 Data Release