Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes was 115,611 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Ethiopia, 1982–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Ethiopia is 115,611, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 50.9% on the previous year and down 20.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Ethiopia peaked at 235,391 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 9,340, in 1989.
That places Ethiopia 7th out of 180 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 15,774 | — |
| 1987 | 13,754 | -12.8% |
| 1988 | 14,207 | +3.3% |
| 1989 | 9,340 | -34.3% |
| 1994 | 12,801 | +37.1% |
| 1995 | 13,551 | +5.9% |
| 1996 | 14,029 | +3.5% |
| 1998 | 26,255 | +87.1% |
| 1999 | 33,128 | +26.2% |
| 2000 | 60,554 | +82.8% |
| 2001 | 83,959 | +38.7% |
| 2002 | 98,164 | +16.9% |
| 2003 | 124,711 | +27.0% |
| 2004 | 132,682 | +6.4% |
| 2005 | 107,969 | -18.6% |
| 2006 | 107,876 | -0.1% |
| 2007 | 107,782 | -0.1% |
| 2008 | 114,610 | +6.3% |
| 2009 | 139,295 | +21.5% |
| 2010 | 99,070 | -28.9% |
| 2011 | 183,020 | +84.7% |
| 2012 | 151,457 | -17.2% |
| 2014 | 144,842 | -4.4% |
| 2015 | 132,961 | -8.2% |
| 2017 | 96,965 | -27.1% |
| 2020 | 130,612 | +34.7% |
| 2022 | 51,117 | -60.9% |
| 2023 | 235,391 | +360.5% |
| 2024 | 115,611 | -50.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 13,269 | 9,340 | 15,774 | 4 |
| 1990s | 19,953 | 12,801 | 33,128 | 5 |
| 2000s | 107,760 | 60,554 | 139,295 | 10 |
| 2010s | 134,719 | 96,965 | 183,020 | 6 |
| 2020s | 133,183 | 51,117 | 235,391 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More education data for Ethiopia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 272,545 (2024)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Ethiopia?
- Repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Ethiopia was 115,611 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 235,391 in 2023.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,340 in 1989.
- How does Ethiopia rank for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes?
- Ethiopia ranks 7th out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.2%. 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 5 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release