Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Kenya
Kenya: Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes was 37,612 in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Kenya, 1970–2016
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Kenya is 37,612, measured in 2016.
That represents a change of down 10.1% on the previous year and down 25.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Kenya peaked at 62,898 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 5,535, in 1970.
That places Kenya 19th out of 180 countries with data for 2016, 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 5 of primary education, both sexes in Kenya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 5,535 | — |
| 1971 | 6,187 | +11.8% |
| 1972 | 7,942 | +28.4% |
| 1973 | 8,871 | +11.7% |
| 1975 | 11,730 | +32.2% |
| 1976 | 14,976 | +27.7% |
| 1977 | 17,637 | +17.8% |
| 1978 | 22,048 | +25.0% |
| 1979 | 39,891 | +80.9% |
| 1980 | 59,004 | +47.9% |
| 1981 | 59,416 | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 48,391 | -18.6% |
| 2005 | 50,279 | +3.9% |
| 2014 | 62,898 | +25.1% |
| 2015 | 41,817 | -33.5% |
| 2016 | 37,612 | -10.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 14,980 | 5,535 | 39,891 | 9 |
| 1980s | 59,210 | 59,004 | 59,416 | 2 |
| 2000s | 49,335 | 48,391 | 50,279 | 2 |
| 2010s | 47,442 | 37,612 | 62,898 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
- 16 Afghanistan 53,510 compare
- 17 Nepal 45,941 compare
- 18 South Africa 39,902 compare
- 20 Chad 34,258 compare
- 21 Morocco 33,812 compare
- 22 Mozambique 33,474 compare
More education data for Kenya
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.44 million (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 6.74 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 8.04 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.7181 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1453 units per person (2023)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 8.04 million (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -0.7181 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Kenya?
- Repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Kenya was 37,612 in 2016, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 62,898 in 2014.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,535 in 1970.
- How does Kenya rank for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes?
- Kenya ranks 19th out of 180 countries with data for 2016.
- Is repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya 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