Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Zambia
Zambia: Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes was 24,968 number in 2013. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Zambia, 1972–2013
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
In 2013, repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Zambia stood at 24,968 number.
The figure is up 3.5% on the previous year and up 42.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Zambia peaked at 25,253 number in 2011 and was at its lowest, 427 number, in 1980.
Zambia ranks 42nd of 187 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 Zambia, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 637 number | — |
| 1973 | 811 number | +27.3% |
| 1974 | 832 number | +2.6% |
| 1975 | 927 number | +11.4% |
| 1976 | 579 number | -37.5% |
| 1977 | 521 number | -10.0% |
| 1978 | 527 number | +1.2% |
| 1979 | 581 number | +10.2% |
| 1980 | 427 number | -26.5% |
| 1981 | 586 number | +37.2% |
| 1982 | 529 number | -9.7% |
| 1983 | 658 number | +24.4% |
| 1984 | 745 number | +13.2% |
| 1986 | 1,083 number | +45.4% |
| 1998 | 9,774 number | +802.5% |
| 1999 | 10,881 number | +11.3% |
| 2000 | 12,154 number | +11.7% |
| 2002 | 17,530 number | +44.2% |
| 2004 | 18,429 number | +5.1% |
| 2005 | 21,101 number | +14.5% |
| 2006 | 24,489 number | +16.1% |
| 2007 | 24,106 number | -1.6% |
| 2008 | 22,998 number | -4.6% |
| 2009 | 23,383 number | +1.7% |
| 2010 | 23,734 number | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 25,253 number | +6.4% |
| 2012 | 24,132 number | -4.4% |
| 2013 | 24,968 number | +3.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 676.88 number | 521 number | 927 number | 8 |
| 1980s | 671.33 number | 427 number | 1,083 number | 6 |
| 1990s | 10,328 number | 9,774 number | 10,881 number | 2 |
| 2000s | 20,524 number | 12,154 number | 24,489 number | 8 |
| 2010s | 24,522 number | 23,734 number | 25,253 number | 4 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
More education data for Zambia
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 169,961 (2013)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.39 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Zambia?
- Repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Zambia was 24,968 number in 2013, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 25,253 number in 2011.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 427 number in 1980.
- How does Zambia rank for repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes?
- Zambia ranks 42nd out of 187 countries with data for 2013.
- Is repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.4%. 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 primary 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.