Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Zambia
Zambia: Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes was 21,750 number in 2013. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Zambia, 1972–2013
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
In 2013, repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Zambia stood at 21,750 number.
That represents a change of down 0.4% on the previous year and up 24.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Zambia peaked at 23,013 number in 2007 and was at its lowest, 912 number, in 1977.
That places Zambia 25th out of 141 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 6 of primary education, both sexes in Zambia, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 1,041 number | — |
| 1973 | 1,000 number | -3.9% |
| 1974 | 1,095 number | +9.5% |
| 1975 | 1,301 number | +18.8% |
| 1976 | 1,092 number | -16.1% |
| 1977 | 912 number | -16.5% |
| 1978 | 970 number | +6.4% |
| 1979 | 1,446 number | +49.1% |
| 1980 | 1,714 number | +18.5% |
| 1981 | 1,424 number | -16.9% |
| 1982 | 1,263 number | -11.3% |
| 1983 | 1,417 number | +12.2% |
| 1984 | 2,024 number | +42.8% |
| 1986 | 3,007 number | +48.6% |
| 1998 | 13,120 number | +336.3% |
| 1999 | 13,843 number | +5.5% |
| 2000 | 13,290 number | -4.0% |
| 2002 | 17,429 number | +31.1% |
| 2004 | 18,672 number | +7.1% |
| 2005 | 20,387 number | +9.2% |
| 2006 | 22,121 number | +8.5% |
| 2007 | 23,013 number | +4.0% |
| 2008 | 21,568 number | -6.3% |
| 2009 | 22,798 number | +5.7% |
| 2010 | 22,187 number | -2.7% |
| 2011 | 22,988 number | +3.6% |
| 2012 | 21,831 number | -5.0% |
| 2013 | 21,750 number | -0.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,107 number | 912 number | 1,446 number | 8 |
| 1980s | 1,808 number | 1,263 number | 3,007 number | 6 |
| 1990s | 13,482 number | 13,120 number | 13,843 number | 2 |
| 2000s | 19,910 number | 13,290 number | 23,013 number | 8 |
| 2010s | 22,189 number | 21,750 number | 22,988 number | 4 |
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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 6 of primary education, both sexes in Zambia?
- Repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Zambia was 21,750 number in 2013, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 23,013 number in 2007.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 912 number in 1977.
- How does Zambia rank for repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes?
- Zambia ranks 25th out of 141 countries with data for 2013.
- Is repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.8%. 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 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.