Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes was 147,946 number in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Ethiopia, 1982–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Ethiopia is 147,946 number, measured in 2015.
That represents a change of down 5.8% on the previous year and up 21.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Ethiopia peaked at 187,620 number in 2012 and was at its lowest, 15,379 number, in 1989.
Ethiopia ranks 5th of 187 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 Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 22,307 number | — |
| 1987 | 18,854 number | -15.5% |
| 1988 | 19,557 number | +3.7% |
| 1989 | 15,379 number | -21.4% |
| 1994 | 19,794 number | +28.7% |
| 1995 | 21,765 number | +10.0% |
| 1996 | 25,353 number | +16.5% |
| 1998 | 31,824 number | +25.5% |
| 1999 | 39,807 number | +25.1% |
| 2000 | 74,760 number | +87.8% |
| 2001 | 106,089 number | +41.9% |
| 2002 | 129,413 number | +22.0% |
| 2003 | 163,063 number | +26.0% |
| 2004 | 170,795 number | +4.7% |
| 2005 | 121,868 number | -28.6% |
| 2006 | 112,600 number | -7.6% |
| 2007 | 103,331 number | -8.2% |
| 2008 | 109,982 number | +6.4% |
| 2009 | 143,987 number | +30.9% |
| 2010 | 143,973 number | -0.0% |
| 2011 | 175,095 number | +21.6% |
| 2012 | 187,620 number | +7.2% |
| 2014 | 157,096 number | -16.3% |
| 2015 | 147,946 number | -5.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 19,024 number | 15,379 number | 22,307 number | 4 |
| 1990s | 27,709 number | 19,794 number | 39,807 number | 5 |
| 2000s | 123,589 number | 74,760 number | 170,795 number | 10 |
| 2010s | 162,346 number | 143,973 number | 187,620 number | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
- 2 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 229,034 number compare
- 3 Bangladesh 158,171 number compare
- 4 Uganda 150,641 number compare
- 6 Madagascar 130,409 number compare
- 7 Malawi 114,498 number compare
- 8 Iraq 113,704 number compare
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 4 of primary education, both sexes in Ethiopia?
- Repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Ethiopia was 147,946 number in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 187,620 number in 2012.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 15,379 number in 1989.
- How does Ethiopia rank for repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes?
- Ethiopia ranks 5th out of 187 countries with data for 2015.
- Is repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.4%. 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 4 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.