Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, male in Zambia
Zambia: Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, male was 18,806 in 2013. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, male in Zambia, 1976–2013
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2013, repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, male in Zambia stood at 18,806.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.3% on the previous year and up 180.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, male in Zambia peaked at 19,249 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 8, in 1977.
That places Zambia 25th out of 189 countries with data for 2013, 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, male in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 12 | — |
| 1977 | 8 | -33.3% |
| 2000 | 14,014 | +175075.0% |
| 2001 | 13,670 | -2.5% |
| 2002 | 6,695 | -51.0% |
| 2004 | 6,570 | -1.9% |
| 2005 | 7,904 | +20.3% |
| 2007 | 10,257 | +29.8% |
| 2008 | 10,496 | +2.3% |
| 2009 | 13,097 | +24.8% |
| 2010 | 15,109 | +15.4% |
| 2011 | 17,660 | +16.9% |
| 2012 | 19,249 | +9.0% |
| 2013 | 18,806 | -2.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 | 8 | 12 | 2 |
| 2000s | 10,338 | 6,570 | 14,014 | 8 |
| 2010s | 17,706 | 15,109 | 19,249 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 22 Philippines 21,391 compare
- 23 Spain 20,713 compare
- 24 Côte d'Ivoire 19,828 compare
- 26 Nepal 18,700 compare
- 27 Iran, Islamic Republic of 17,990 compare
- 28 Niger 17,988 compare
More education data for Zambia
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.49 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.55 % change on previous year (2017)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.2106 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 4.49 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 2.55 % change on previous year (2017)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.2106 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 2.30 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, male in Zambia?
- Repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, male in Zambia was 18,806 in 2013, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, male recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 19,249 in 2012.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, male recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 8 in 1977.
- How does Zambia rank for repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, male?
- Zambia ranks 25th out of 189 countries with data for 2013.
- Is repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, male rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 180.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, male (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release