Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Tanzania, United Republic of
Tanzania, United Republic of: Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes was 151,076 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Tanzania, United Republic of, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Tanzania, United Republic of is 151,076, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 28.3% on the previous year and up 129.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Tanzania, United Republic of peaked at 210,582 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 479, in 1975.
Tanzania, United Republic of ranks 4th of 202 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Tanzania, United Republic of, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 4,336 | — |
| 1972 | 2,910 | -32.9% |
| 1973 | 1,440 | -50.5% |
| 1974 | 1,358 | -5.7% |
| 1975 | 479 | -64.7% |
| 1976 | 520 | +8.6% |
| 1981 | 1,238 | +138.1% |
| 1982 | 930 | -24.9% |
| 1983 | 655 | -29.6% |
| 1984 | 722 | +10.2% |
| 1985 | 873 | +20.9% |
| 1986 | 1,712 | +96.1% |
| 1987 | 89,855 | +5148.5% |
| 1988 | 121,451 | +35.2% |
| 1989 | 90,602 | -25.4% |
| 1991 | 75,810 | -16.3% |
| 1992 | 73,296 | -3.3% |
| 1993 | 65,327 | -10.9% |
| 1994 | 66,164 | +1.3% |
| 1997 | 40,473 | -38.8% |
| 1998 | 69,122 | +70.8% |
| 1999 | 84,966 | +22.9% |
| 2000 | 67,243 | -20.9% |
| 2001 | 58,907 | -12.4% |
| 2002 | 68,348 | +16.0% |
| 2004 | 105,661 | +54.6% |
| 2005 | 152,197 | +44.0% |
| 2006 | 134,534 | -11.6% |
| 2007 | 121,606 | -9.6% |
| 2009 | 28,015 | -77.0% |
| 2010 | 26,553 | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 35,769 | +34.7% |
| 2012 | 35,769 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 65,799 | +84.0% |
| 2015 | 67,383 | +2.4% |
| 2016 | 36,393 | -46.0% |
| 2017 | 47,247 | +29.8% |
| 2018 | 52,815 | +11.8% |
| 2019 | 60,470 | +14.5% |
| 2020 | 117,762 | +94.7% |
| 2021 | 128,922 | +9.5% |
| 2022 | 168,267 | +30.5% |
| 2023 | 210,582 | +25.1% |
| 2024 | 151,076 | -28.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,840 | 479 | 4,336 | 6 |
| 1980s | 34,226 | 655 | 121,451 | 9 |
| 1990s | 67,880 | 40,473 | 84,966 | 7 |
| 2000s | 92,064 | 28,015 | 152,197 | 8 |
| 2010s | 47,578 | 26,553 | 67,383 | 9 |
| 2020s | 155,322 | 117,762 | 210,582 | 5 |
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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 4 of primary education, both sexes in Tanzania, United Republic of?
- Repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Tanzania, United Republic of was 151,076 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Tanzania, United Republic of?
- The highest recorded value was 210,582 in 2023.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Tanzania, United Republic of?
- The lowest recorded value was 479 in 1975.
- How does Tanzania, United Republic of rank for repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes?
- Tanzania, United Republic of ranks 4th out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Tanzania, United Republic of?
- Over the last ten years it is up 129.6%. 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 4 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release