Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 74,639 number in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Ethiopia, 1987–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Ethiopia is 74,639 number, measured in 2017.
That represents a change of down 23.1% on the previous year and down 19.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Ethiopia peaked at 134,770 number in 2011 and was at its lowest, 10,472 number, in 2000.
That places Ethiopia 9th out of 185 countries with data for 2017, putting it 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 Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 25,551 number | — |
| 1988 | 35,125 number | +37.5% |
| 1994 | 34,904 number | -0.6% |
| 1995 | 43,460 number | +24.5% |
| 1996 | 42,965 number | -1.1% |
| 1997 | 44,192 number | +2.9% |
| 1999 | 48,400 number | +9.5% |
| 2000 | 10,472 number | -78.4% |
| 2001 | 13,245 number | +26.5% |
| 2002 | 13,572 number | +2.5% |
| 2003 | 16,361 number | +20.5% |
| 2004 | 17,726 number | +8.3% |
| 2005 | 50,056 number | +182.4% |
| 2006 | 71,521 number | +42.9% |
| 2007 | 92,986 number | +30.0% |
| 2008 | 109,915 number | +18.2% |
| 2009 | 107,619 number | -2.1% |
| 2010 | 95,872 number | -10.9% |
| 2011 | 134,770 number | +40.6% |
| 2012 | 128,624 number | -4.6% |
| 2014 | 101,951 number | -20.7% |
| 2015 | 97,043 number | -4.8% |
| 2017 | 74,639 number | -23.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 30,338 number | 25,551 number | 35,125 number | 2 |
| 1990s | 42,784 number | 34,904 number | 48,400 number | 5 |
| 2000s | 50,347 number | 10,472 number | 109,915 number | 10 |
| 2010s | 105,483 number | 74,639 number | 134,770 number | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More education data for Ethiopia
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 900,151 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 2.32 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 2.16 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.03 million (2015)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 15.93 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.45 % 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 0.1206 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Ethiopia?
- Repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Ethiopia was 74,639 number in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 134,770 number in 2011.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,472 number in 2000.
- How does Ethiopia rank for repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Ethiopia ranks 9th out of 185 countries with data for 2017.
- Is repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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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Number of pupils in the specified grade who are enrolled in the same grade for a second (or further) year.