Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Botswana

Botswana: Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes was 1,842 in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
1,842
Change on year
down 37.2%
World rank
91st
of 200 countries
All-time high
4,286
in 2015
All-time low
22
in 1976
Years of data
45
1970–2022

Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Botswana, 1970–2022

01.0k2.0k3.0k4.0k1970199620221970: 231971: 441972: 701973: 421974: 411975: 371976: 221977: 581978: 521979: 1311980: 1061981: 1031982: 1571983: 2101984: 2091985: 2631986: 1961987: 2251988: 2541989: 1841990: 3971991: 3721992: 4221993: 2721994: 3211995: 8571996: 8331998: 8831999: 1.1k2000: 1.2k2001: 1.0k2002: 1.1k2003: 2.2k2004: 2.1k2005: 2.5k2006: 2.5k2007: 2.6k2008: 2.5k2009: 2.5k2012: 2.8k2013: 2.8k2014: 3.6k2015: 4.3k2021: 2.9k2022: 1.8k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

In 2022, repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Botswana stood at 1,842.

The figure is down 37.2% on the previous year and down 33.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Botswana peaked at 4,286 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 22, in 1976.

That places Botswana 91st out of 200 countries with data for 2022, putting it 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 2 of primary education, both sexes in Botswana, year by year

Annual values for Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes (number) in Botswana, 1970 to 2022.
Year Value Change
1970 23
1971 44 +91.3%
1972 70 +59.1%
1973 42 -40.0%
1974 41 -2.4%
1975 37 -9.8%
1976 22 -40.5%
1977 58 +163.6%
1978 52 -10.3%
1979 131 +151.9%
1980 106 -19.1%
1981 103 -2.8%
1982 157 +52.4%
1983 210 +33.8%
1984 209 -0.5%
1985 263 +25.8%
1986 196 -25.5%
1987 225 +14.8%
1988 254 +12.9%
1989 184 -27.6%
1990 397 +115.8%
1991 372 -6.3%
1992 422 +13.4%
1993 272 -35.5%
1994 321 +18.0%
1995 857 +167.0%
1996 833 -2.8%
1998 883 +6.0%
1999 1,081 +22.4%
2000 1,190 +10.1%
2001 1,040 -12.6%
2002 1,135 +9.1%
2003 2,218 +95.4%
2004 2,103 -5.2%
2005 2,491 +18.4%
2006 2,460 -1.2%
2007 2,571 +4.5%
2008 2,514 -2.2%
2009 2,476 -1.5%
2012 2,769 +11.8%
2013 2,778 +0.3%
2014 3,642 +31.1%
2015 4,286 +17.7%
2021 2,933 -31.6%
2022 1,842 -37.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 52 22 131 10
1980s 190.7 103 263 10
1990s 604.22 272 1,081 9
2000s 2,020 1,040 2,571 10
2010s 3,369 2,769 4,286 4
2020s 2,388 1,842 2,933 2

Countries ranked near Botswana

  1. 88 Comoros 2,078 compare
  2. 89 Reunion 2,031 compare
  3. 90 Switzerland 1,969 compare
  4. 92 Sao Tome and Principe 1,757 compare
  5. 93 Uruguay 1,727 compare
  6. 94 Thailand 1,701 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Botswana?
Repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Botswana was 1,842 in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Botswana?
The highest recorded value was 4,286 in 2015.
What is the lowest repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Botswana?
The lowest recorded value was 22 in 1976.
How does Botswana rank for repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes?
Botswana ranks 91st out of 200 countries with data for 2022.
Is repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Botswana?
Over the last ten years it is down 33.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Botswana data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
203 places, 5,715 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release