Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes was 84,647 number in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Ethiopia, 1982–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
In 2015, repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Ethiopia stood at 84,647 number.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.7% on the previous year and up 40.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Ethiopia peaked at 116,735 number in 2011 and was at its lowest, 14,444 number, in 1998.
That places Ethiopia 4th out of 141 countries with data for 2015, 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 6 of primary education, both sexes in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 15,052 number | — |
| 1987 | 26,349 number | +75.1% |
| 1988 | 29,980 number | +13.8% |
| 1989 | 30,647 number | +2.2% |
| 1994 | 21,516 number | -29.8% |
| 1995 | 28,791 number | +33.8% |
| 1996 | 29,583 number | +2.8% |
| 1998 | 14,444 number | -51.2% |
| 1999 | 16,252 number | +12.5% |
| 2000 | 31,542 number | +94.1% |
| 2001 | 44,402 number | +40.8% |
| 2002 | 53,774 number | +21.1% |
| 2003 | 67,005 number | +24.6% |
| 2004 | 72,504 number | +8.2% |
| 2005 | 60,403 number | -16.7% |
| 2006 | 65,622 number | +8.6% |
| 2007 | 70,844 number | +8.0% |
| 2008 | 64,821 number | -8.5% |
| 2009 | 83,282 number | +28.5% |
| 2010 | 96,891 number | +16.3% |
| 2011 | 116,735 number | +20.5% |
| 2012 | 113,039 number | -3.2% |
| 2014 | 91,674 number | -18.9% |
| 2015 | 84,647 number | -7.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 25,507 number | 15,052 number | 30,647 number | 4 |
| 1990s | 22,117 number | 14,444 number | 29,583 number | 5 |
| 2000s | 61,420 number | 31,542 number | 83,282 number | 10 |
| 2010s | 100,597 number | 84,647 number | 116,735 number | 5 |
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 6 of primary education, both sexes in Ethiopia?
- Repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Ethiopia was 84,647 number in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 116,735 number in 2011.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 14,444 number in 1998.
- How does Ethiopia rank for repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes?
- Ethiopia ranks 4th out of 141 countries with data for 2015.
- Is repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.1%. 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 6 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.