Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Zambia
Zambia: Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes was 21,457 in 2013. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Zambia, 1972–2013
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Zambia is 21,457, measured in 2013.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.4% on the previous year and up 29.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Zambia peaked at 23,957 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 413, in 1972.
Zambia ranks 30th of 183 countries on this measure, 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 Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 413 | — |
| 1973 | 502 | +21.5% |
| 1974 | 515 | +2.6% |
| 1975 | 827 | +60.6% |
| 1976 | 624 | -24.5% |
| 1977 | 430 | -31.1% |
| 1978 | 597 | +38.8% |
| 1979 | 732 | +22.6% |
| 1980 | 783 | +7.0% |
| 1981 | 786 | +0.4% |
| 1982 | 831 | +5.7% |
| 1983 | 879 | +5.8% |
| 1984 | 1,264 | +43.8% |
| 1986 | 1,846 | +46.0% |
| 1998 | 10,935 | +492.4% |
| 1999 | 11,366 | +3.9% |
| 2000 | 12,755 | +12.2% |
| 2002 | 16,549 | +29.7% |
| 2004 | 18,474 | +11.6% |
| 2005 | 20,456 | +10.7% |
| 2006 | 23,028 | +12.6% |
| 2007 | 23,528 | +2.2% |
| 2008 | 20,574 | -12.6% |
| 2009 | 22,236 | +8.1% |
| 2010 | 22,450 | +1.0% |
| 2011 | 23,957 | +6.7% |
| 2012 | 21,755 | -9.2% |
| 2013 | 21,457 | -1.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 580 | 413 | 827 | 8 |
| 1980s | 1,065 | 783 | 1,846 | 6 |
| 1990s | 11,150 | 10,935 | 11,366 | 2 |
| 2000s | 19,700 | 12,755 | 23,528 | 8 |
| 2010s | 22,405 | 21,457 | 23,957 | 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 5 of primary education, both sexes in Zambia?
- Repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Zambia was 21,457 in 2013, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 23,957 in 2011.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 413 in 1972.
- How does Zambia rank for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes?
- Zambia ranks 30th out of 183 countries with data for 2013.
- Is repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.7%. 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 5 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release