Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Zambia
Zambia: Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes was 22,844 number in 2013. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Zambia, 1972–2013
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Zambia is 22,844 number, measured in 2013.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.9% on the previous year and up 34.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Zambia peaked at 24,193 number in 2011 and was at its lowest, 725 number, in 1977.
Zambia ranks 39th 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 3 of primary education, both sexes in Zambia, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 1,108 number | — |
| 1973 | 1,170 number | +5.6% |
| 1974 | 1,231 number | +5.2% |
| 1975 | 1,237 number | +0.5% |
| 1976 | 879 number | -28.9% |
| 1977 | 725 number | -17.5% |
| 1978 | 809 number | +11.6% |
| 1979 | 798 number | -1.4% |
| 1980 | 777 number | -2.6% |
| 1981 | 795 number | +2.3% |
| 1982 | 829 number | +4.3% |
| 1983 | 731 number | -11.8% |
| 1984 | 904 number | +23.7% |
| 1986 | 1,262 number | +39.6% |
| 1998 | 9,564 number | +657.8% |
| 1999 | 10,547 number | +10.3% |
| 2000 | 12,049 number | +14.2% |
| 2002 | 17,009 number | +41.2% |
| 2004 | 19,456 number | +14.4% |
| 2005 | 21,223 number | +9.1% |
| 2006 | 24,082 number | +13.5% |
| 2007 | 24,075 number | -0.0% |
| 2008 | 21,723 number | -9.8% |
| 2009 | 22,520 number | +3.7% |
| 2010 | 22,571 number | +0.2% |
| 2011 | 24,193 number | +7.2% |
| 2012 | 22,191 number | -8.3% |
| 2013 | 22,844 number | +2.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 994.62 number | 725 number | 1,237 number | 8 |
| 1980s | 883 number | 731 number | 1,262 number | 6 |
| 1990s | 10,056 number | 9,564 number | 10,547 number | 2 |
| 2000s | 20,267 number | 12,049 number | 24,082 number | 8 |
| 2010s | 22,950 number | 22,191 number | 24,193 number | 4 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
More education data for Zambia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 42,585 (2024)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Zambia?
- Repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Zambia was 22,844 number in 2013, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 24,193 number in 2011.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 725 number in 1977.
- How does Zambia rank for repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes?
- Zambia ranks 39th out of 187 countries with data for 2013.
- Is repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.3%. 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 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.