Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Zambia
Zambia: Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes was 23,953 number in 2013. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Zambia, 1972–2013
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 23,953 number for repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in 2013.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.2% on the previous year and up 28.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Zambia peaked at 25,781 number in 2011 and was at its lowest, 2,800 number, in 1983.
That places Zambia 40th out of 187 countries with data for 2013, 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 4 of primary education, both sexes in Zambia, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 4,444 number | — |
| 1973 | 4,248 number | -4.4% |
| 1974 | 4,910 number | +15.6% |
| 1975 | 4,588 number | -6.6% |
| 1976 | 3,802 number | -17.1% |
| 1977 | 3,423 number | -10.0% |
| 1978 | 3,505 number | +2.4% |
| 1979 | 3,562 number | +1.6% |
| 1980 | 3,679 number | +3.3% |
| 1981 | 3,379 number | -8.2% |
| 1982 | 3,137 number | -7.2% |
| 1983 | 2,800 number | -10.7% |
| 1984 | 2,980 number | +6.4% |
| 1986 | 2,906 number | -2.5% |
| 1998 | 12,058 number | +314.9% |
| 1999 | 12,895 number | +6.9% |
| 2000 | 14,177 number | +9.9% |
| 2002 | 18,589 number | +31.1% |
| 2004 | 19,373 number | +4.2% |
| 2005 | 22,317 number | +15.2% |
| 2006 | 25,617 number | +14.8% |
| 2007 | 24,830 number | -3.1% |
| 2008 | 22,881 number | -7.8% |
| 2009 | 24,837 number | +8.5% |
| 2010 | 24,354 number | -1.9% |
| 2011 | 25,781 number | +5.9% |
| 2012 | 23,993 number | -6.9% |
| 2013 | 23,953 number | -0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4,060 number | 3,423 number | 4,910 number | 8 |
| 1980s | 3,147 number | 2,800 number | 3,679 number | 6 |
| 1990s | 12,476 number | 12,058 number | 12,895 number | 2 |
| 2000s | 21,578 number | 14,177 number | 25,617 number | 8 |
| 2010s | 24,520 number | 23,953 number | 25,781 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 4 of primary education, both sexes in Zambia?
- Repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Zambia was 23,953 number in 2013, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 25,781 number in 2011.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,800 number in 1983.
- How does Zambia rank for repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes?
- Zambia ranks 40th out of 187 countries with data for 2013.
- Is repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.9%. 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 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.