Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Zambia
Zambia: Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes was 21,457 number in 2013. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Zambia, 1972–2013
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 21,457 number for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes 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 number in 2011 and was at its lowest, 413 number, in 1972.
That places Zambia 33rd out of 166 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 5 of primary education, both sexes in Zambia, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 413 number | — |
| 1973 | 502 number | +21.5% |
| 1974 | 515 number | +2.6% |
| 1975 | 827 number | +60.6% |
| 1976 | 624 number | -24.5% |
| 1977 | 430 number | -31.1% |
| 1978 | 597 number | +38.8% |
| 1979 | 732 number | +22.6% |
| 1980 | 783 number | +7.0% |
| 1981 | 786 number | +0.4% |
| 1982 | 831 number | +5.7% |
| 1983 | 879 number | +5.8% |
| 1984 | 1,264 number | +43.8% |
| 1986 | 1,846 number | +46.0% |
| 1998 | 10,935 number | +492.4% |
| 1999 | 11,366 number | +3.9% |
| 2000 | 12,755 number | +12.2% |
| 2002 | 16,549 number | +29.7% |
| 2004 | 18,474 number | +11.6% |
| 2005 | 20,456 number | +10.7% |
| 2006 | 23,028 number | +12.6% |
| 2007 | 23,528 number | +2.2% |
| 2008 | 20,574 number | -12.6% |
| 2009 | 22,236 number | +8.1% |
| 2010 | 22,450 number | +1.0% |
| 2011 | 23,957 number | +6.7% |
| 2012 | 21,755 number | -9.2% |
| 2013 | 21,457 number | -1.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 580 number | 413 number | 827 number | 8 |
| 1980s | 1,065 number | 783 number | 1,846 number | 6 |
| 1990s | 11,150 number | 10,935 number | 11,366 number | 2 |
| 2000s | 19,700 number | 12,755 number | 23,528 number | 8 |
| 2010s | 22,405 number | 21,457 number | 23,957 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 5 of primary education, both sexes in Zambia?
- Repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Zambia was 21,457 number 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 number in 2011.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 413 number in 1972.
- How does Zambia rank for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes?
- Zambia ranks 33rd out of 166 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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Number of pupils in the specified grade who are enrolled in the same grade for a second (or further) year.