Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Tanzania, United Republic of
Tanzania, United Republic of: Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes was 29,180 number in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Tanzania, United Republic of, 1971–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
In 2019, repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Tanzania, United Republic of stood at 29,180 number.
That represents a change of up 129.6% on the previous year and down 11.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Tanzania, United Republic of peaked at 66,546 number in 2005 and was at its lowest, 586 number, in 1975.
That places Tanzania, United Republic of 37th out of 187 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top quarter.
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 Tanzania, United Republic of, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1,230 number | — |
| 1972 | 1,202 number | -2.3% |
| 1973 | 962 number | -20.0% |
| 1974 | 898 number | -6.7% |
| 1975 | 586 number | -34.7% |
| 1976 | 633 number | +8.0% |
| 1981 | 13,165 number | +1979.8% |
| 1982 | 11,409 number | -13.3% |
| 1983 | 9,900 number | -13.2% |
| 1984 | 7,903 number | -20.2% |
| 1985 | 6,563 number | -17.0% |
| 1986 | 8,166 number | +24.4% |
| 1987 | 15,677 number | +92.0% |
| 1988 | 13,931 number | -11.1% |
| 1989 | 12,360 number | -11.3% |
| 1991 | 11,350 number | -8.2% |
| 1992 | 10,089 number | -11.1% |
| 1993 | 8,775 number | -13.0% |
| 1994 | 7,399 number | -15.7% |
| 1997 | 7,598 number | +2.7% |
| 1998 | 8,404 number | +10.6% |
| 1999 | 9,192 number | +9.4% |
| 2000 | 8,711 number | -5.2% |
| 2001 | 16,156 number | +85.5% |
| 2002 | 18,582 number | +15.0% |
| 2004 | 50,614 number | +172.4% |
| 2005 | 66,546 number | +31.5% |
| 2006 | 58,823 number | -11.6% |
| 2007 | 53,170 number | -9.6% |
| 2009 | 32,846 number | -38.2% |
| 2010 | 33,816 number | +3.0% |
| 2012 | 36,158 number | +6.9% |
| 2013 | 48,073 number | +33.0% |
| 2016 | 65,359 number | +36.0% |
| 2018 | 12,709 number | -80.6% |
| 2019 | 29,180 number | +129.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 918.5 number | 586 number | 1,230 number | 6 |
| 1980s | 11,008 number | 6,563 number | 15,677 number | 9 |
| 1990s | 8,972 number | 7,399 number | 11,350 number | 7 |
| 2000s | 38,181 number | 8,711 number | 66,546 number | 8 |
| 2010s | 37,549 number | 12,709 number | 65,359 number | 6 |
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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 3 of primary education, both sexes in Tanzania, United Republic of?
- Repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Tanzania, United Republic of was 29,180 number in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Tanzania, United Republic of?
- The highest recorded value was 66,546 number in 2005.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Tanzania, United Republic of?
- The lowest recorded value was 586 number in 1975.
- How does Tanzania, United Republic of rank for repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes?
- Tanzania, United Republic of ranks 37th out of 187 countries with data for 2019.
- Is repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Tanzania, United Republic of?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.2%. 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 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.