Repeaters in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Botswana

Botswana: Repeaters in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 261 in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
261
World rank
130th
of 184 countries
All-time high
612
in 2002
All-time low
9
in 1988
Years of data
18
1986–2022

Repeaters in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Botswana, 1986–2022

02004006001986200420221986: 1141987: 611988: 91998: 581999: 1292000: 1322001: 1322002: 6122003: 4942004: 5032005: 3762006: 2492007: 1582008: 3822012: 1942013: 1902014: 3072022: 261

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Botswana is 261, measured in 2022.

That represents a change of up 34.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Botswana peaked at 612 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 9, in 1988.

That places Botswana 130th out of 184 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 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Botswana, year by year

Annual values for Repeaters in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (number) in Botswana, 1986 to 2022.
Year Value Change
1986 114
1987 61 -46.5%
1988 9 -85.2%
1998 58 +544.4%
1999 129 +122.4%
2000 132 +2.3%
2001 132 +0.0%
2002 612 +363.6%
2003 494 -19.3%
2004 503 +1.8%
2005 376 -25.2%
2006 249 -33.8%
2007 158 -36.5%
2008 382 +141.8%
2012 194 -49.2%
2013 190 -2.1%
2014 307 +61.6%
2022 261 -15.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 61.33 9 114 3
1990s 93.5 58 129 2
2000s 337.56 132 612 9
2010s 230.33 190 307 3
2020s 261 261 261 1

Countries ranked near Botswana

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  4. 131 Macau, China 255 compare
  5. 132 Barbados 244 compare
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Frequently asked questions

What is repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Botswana?
Repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Botswana was 261 in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Botswana?
The highest recorded value was 612 in 2002.
What is the lowest repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Botswana?
The lowest recorded value was 9 in 1988.
How does Botswana rank for repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
Botswana ranks 130th out of 184 countries with data for 2022.
Is repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Botswana?
Over the last ten years it is up 34.5%. 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 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Repeaters in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
187 places, 4,482 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release