Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Mozambique
Mozambique: Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes was 105,740 number in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Mozambique, 1973–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
In 2019, repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Mozambique stood at 105,740 number.
The figure is down 11.0% on the previous year and up 10.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Mozambique peaked at 122,690 number in 2016 and was at its lowest, 190 number, in 1987.
Mozambique ranks 7th of 166 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 5 of primary education, both sexes in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 5,817 number | — |
| 1987 | 190 number | -96.7% |
| 1988 | 28,782 number | +15048.4% |
| 1989 | 26,056 number | -9.5% |
| 1990 | 22,089 number | -15.2% |
| 1991 | 21,608 number | -2.2% |
| 1992 | 24,724 number | +14.4% |
| 1993 | 25,065 number | +1.4% |
| 1994 | 25,802 number | +2.9% |
| 1995 | 29,889 number | +15.8% |
| 1999 | 35,426 number | +18.5% |
| 2000 | 58,726 number | +65.8% |
| 2001 | 43,794 number | -25.4% |
| 2002 | 52,415 number | +19.7% |
| 2004 | 59,790 number | +14.1% |
| 2005 | 56,638 number | -5.3% |
| 2006 | 36,964 number | -34.7% |
| 2007 | 70,422 number | +90.5% |
| 2008 | 66,784 number | -5.2% |
| 2009 | 95,323 number | +42.7% |
| 2010 | 96,376 number | +1.1% |
| 2011 | 97,002 number | +0.6% |
| 2012 | 92,988 number | -4.1% |
| 2013 | 84,474 number | -9.2% |
| 2014 | 80,401 number | -4.8% |
| 2015 | 77,398 number | -3.7% |
| 2016 | 122,690 number | +58.5% |
| 2017 | 122,610 number | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 118,816 number | -3.1% |
| 2019 | 105,740 number | -11.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5,817 number | 5,817 number | 5,817 number | 1 |
| 1980s | 18,343 number | 190 number | 28,782 number | 3 |
| 1990s | 26,372 number | 21,608 number | 35,426 number | 7 |
| 2000s | 60,095 number | 36,964 number | 95,323 number | 9 |
| 2010s | 99,850 number | 77,398 number | 122,690 number | 10 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
More education data for Mozambique
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 33,281 (2017)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 278,480 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 24,278 (1986)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 20,822 (1986)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.07 million (2017)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.66 million (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 4.4 % change on previous year (2020)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.2344 units per person (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Mozambique?
- Repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Mozambique was 105,740 number in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 122,690 number in 2016.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 190 number in 1987.
- How does Mozambique rank for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes?
- Mozambique ranks 7th out of 166 countries with data for 2019.
- Is repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique 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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Number of pupils in the specified grade who are enrolled in the same grade for a second (or further) year.