Repeaters in Grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Malawi
Malawi: Repeaters in Grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 3,289 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Malawi, 1999–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Malawi is 3,289, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 31.6% on the previous year and down 30.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Malawi peaked at 8,195 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1999.
Malawi ranks 32nd of 96 countries on this measure, 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 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Malawi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 3,487 | — |
| 2006 | 3,982 | +14.2% |
| 2007 | 6,268 | +57.4% |
| 2008 | 8,195 | +30.7% |
| 2009 | 7,464 | -8.9% |
| 2010 | 5,814 | -22.1% |
| 2011 | 4,955 | -14.8% |
| 2012 | 4,903 | -1.0% |
| 2013 | 3,224 | -34.2% |
| 2014 | 4,743 | +47.1% |
| 2015 | 4,079 | -14.0% |
| 2016 | 4,856 | +19.0% |
| 2017 | 1,609 | -66.9% |
| 2018 | 518 | -67.8% |
| 2021 | 662 | +27.8% |
| 2022 | 2,500 | +277.6% |
| 2024 | 3,289 | +31.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000s | 5,879 | 3,487 | 8,195 | 5 |
| 2010s | 3,856 | 518 | 5,814 | 9 |
| 2020s | 2,150 | 662 | 3,289 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
- 29 Russian Federation 4,156 compare
- 30 Hong Kong, China 3,931
- 31 Mauritania 3,795 compare
- 33 Austria 2,548 compare
- 34 Bhutan 2,251 compare
- 35 Myanmar 2,118 compare
More education data for Malawi
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.75 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.7 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.2193 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 4.75 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 2.7 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.2193 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 2.40 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Malawi?
- Repeaters in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Malawi was 3,289 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 8,195 in 2008.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1999.
- How does Malawi rank for repeaters in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Malawi ranks 32nd out of 96 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release