Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Tanzania, United Republic of
Tanzania, United Republic of: Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes was 38,991 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
38,991
Change on year
down 24.8%
World rank
31st
of 203 countries
All-time high
99,482
in 2016
All-time low
848
in 1975
Years of data
44
1971–2024
Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Tanzania, United Republic of, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Tanzania, United Republic of stood at 38,991.
The figure is down 24.8% on the previous year and down 37.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Tanzania, United Republic of peaked at 99,482 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 848, in 1975.
Tanzania, United Republic of ranks 31st of 203 countries on this measure, 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 primary education, both sexes in Tanzania, United Republic of, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1,452 | — |
| 1972 | 1,556 | +7.2% |
| 1973 | 1,362 | -12.5% |
| 1974 | 1,323 | -2.9% |
| 1975 | 848 | -35.9% |
| 1976 | 898 | +5.9% |
| 1981 | 13,228 | +1373.1% |
| 1982 | 13,322 | +0.7% |
| 1983 | 13,346 | +0.2% |
| 1984 | 11,365 | -14.8% |
| 1985 | 9,843 | -13.4% |
| 1986 | 11,919 | +21.1% |
| 1987 | 18,192 | +52.6% |
| 1988 | 17,528 | -3.6% |
| 1989 | 17,698 | +1.0% |
| 1991 | 17,205 | -2.8% |
| 1992 | 15,477 | -10.0% |
| 1993 | 14,546 | -6.0% |
| 1994 | 12,889 | -11.4% |
| 1997 | 14,266 | +10.7% |
| 1998 | 14,779 | +3.6% |
| 1999 | 14,019 | -5.1% |
| 2000 | 13,328 | -4.9% |
| 2001 | 16,405 | +23.1% |
| 2002 | 21,715 | +32.4% |
| 2004 | 74,049 | +241.0% |
| 2005 | 78,300 | +5.7% |
| 2006 | 69,213 | -11.6% |
| 2007 | 62,562 | -9.6% |
| 2009 | 47,462 | -24.1% |
| 2010 | 48,126 | +1.4% |
| 2011 | 51,551 | +7.1% |
| 2012 | 51,551 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 62,801 | +21.8% |
| 2015 | 97,102 | +54.6% |
| 2016 | 99,482 | +2.5% |
| 2017 | 55,473 | -44.2% |
| 2018 | 46,632 | -15.9% |
| 2019 | 56,310 | +20.8% |
| 2020 | 77,626 | +37.9% |
| 2021 | 75,835 | -2.3% |
| 2022 | 52,728 | -30.5% |
| 2023 | 51,857 | -1.7% |
| 2024 | 38,991 | -24.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,240 | 848 | 1,556 | 6 |
| 1980s | 14,049 | 9,843 | 18,192 | 9 |
| 1990s | 14,740 | 12,889 | 17,205 | 7 |
| 2000s | 47,879 | 13,328 | 78,300 | 8 |
| 2010s | 63,225 | 46,632 | 99,482 | 9 |
| 2020s | 59,407 | 38,991 | 77,626 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Tanzania, United Republic of
- 28 Guatemala 50,899 compare
- 29 Mozambique 46,240 compare
- 30 Philippines 41,754 compare
- 32 Yemen 38,772 compare
- 33 Kenya 36,256 compare
- 34 Central African Republic 32,019 compare
More education data for Tanzania, United Republic of
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 106,006 (2020)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 331,605 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 851,911 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 824,648 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.83 million (2021)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 11.39 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.3307 % 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 0.1661 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Tanzania, United Republic of?
- Repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Tanzania, United Republic of was 38,991 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Tanzania, United Republic of?
- The highest recorded value was 99,482 in 2016.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Tanzania, United Republic of?
- The lowest recorded value was 848 in 1975.
- How does Tanzania, United Republic of rank for repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes?
- Tanzania, United Republic of ranks 31st out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Tanzania, United Republic of?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tanzania, United Republic of 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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February 2026 Data Release