Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes was 164,018 number in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Ethiopia, 1982–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
In 2015, repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Ethiopia stood at 164,018 number.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.2% on the previous year and up 69.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Ethiopia peaked at 183,976 number in 2011 and was at its lowest, 16,912 number, in 1995.
That places Ethiopia 6th out of 187 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 35,164 number | — |
| 1987 | 22,311 number | -36.6% |
| 1988 | 26,033 number | +16.7% |
| 1989 | 18,963 number | -27.2% |
| 1994 | 18,069 number | -4.7% |
| 1995 | 16,912 number | -6.4% |
| 1996 | 20,580 number | +21.7% |
| 1998 | 30,563 number | +48.5% |
| 1999 | 59,191 number | +93.7% |
| 2000 | 91,606 number | +54.8% |
| 2001 | 117,830 number | +28.6% |
| 2002 | 141,028 number | +19.7% |
| 2003 | 159,165 number | +12.9% |
| 2004 | 128,287 number | -19.4% |
| 2005 | 96,757 number | -24.6% |
| 2006 | 99,414 number | +2.7% |
| 2007 | 102,070 number | +2.7% |
| 2008 | 119,810 number | +17.4% |
| 2009 | 129,957 number | +8.5% |
| 2010 | 145,181 number | +11.7% |
| 2011 | 183,976 number | +26.7% |
| 2012 | 182,415 number | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 176,709 number | -3.1% |
| 2015 | 164,018 number | -7.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 25,618 number | 18,963 number | 35,164 number | 4 |
| 1990s | 29,063 number | 16,912 number | 59,191 number | 5 |
| 2000s | 118,592 number | 91,606 number | 159,165 number | 10 |
| 2010s | 170,460 number | 145,181 number | 183,976 number | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More education data for Ethiopia
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 900,151 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 2.32 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 2.16 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.03 million (2015)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 15.93 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.45 % 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 0.1206 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Ethiopia?
- Repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Ethiopia was 164,018 number in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 183,976 number in 2011.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 16,912 number in 1995.
- How does Ethiopia rank for repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes?
- Ethiopia ranks 6th out of 187 countries with data for 2015.
- Is repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 69.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 3 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.