Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, female (number) (Grade) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, female (number) (Grade) was 101,201 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, female in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, female in Democratic Republic of Congo is 101,201, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
That represents a change of up 68.7% on the previous year and up 183.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, female in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 101,201 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 10,325, in 1971.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 1st out of 153 countries with data for 2023, 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, female (number) (Grade) in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 10,325 | — |
| 1972 | 12,809 | +24.1% |
| 1976 | 17,728 | +38.4% |
| 1977 | 19,411 | +9.5% |
| 1978 | 21,255 | +9.5% |
| 1980 | 22,090 | +3.9% |
| 1981 | 22,858 | +3.5% |
| 1982 | 23,657 | +3.5% |
| 1983 | 24,490 | +3.5% |
| 1984 | 25,358 | +3.5% |
| 1988 | 26,813 | +5.7% |
| 1991 | 12,085 | -54.9% |
| 1992 | 21,981 | +81.9% |
| 1993 | 30,020 | +36.6% |
| 1994 | 32,054 | +6.8% |
| 1999 | 20,991 | -34.5% |
| 2002 | 29,151 | +38.9% |
| 2007 | 34,531 | +18.5% |
| 2008 | 39,280 | +13.8% |
| 2009 | 42,312 | +7.7% |
| 2010 | 39,728 | -6.1% |
| 2011 | 39,341 | -1.0% |
| 2012 | 37,172 | -5.5% |
| 2013 | 35,761 | -3.8% |
| 2015 | 38,398 | +7.4% |
| 2020 | 46,123 | +20.1% |
| 2021 | 59,982 | +30.0% |
| 2023 | 101,201 | +68.7% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 101,201 is above the median for low income countries, which is 9,832, 10.3× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 101,201 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6,892, 14.7× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 16,306 | 10,325 | 21,255 | 5 |
| 1980s | 24,211 | 22,090 | 26,813 | 6 |
| 1990s | 23,426 | 12,085 | 32,054 | 5 |
| 2000s | 36,318 | 29,151 | 42,312 | 4 |
| 2010s | 38,080 | 35,761 | 39,728 | 5 |
| 2020s | 69,102 | 46,123 | 101,201 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
More education data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 33.69 (1999)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 34.65 (1999)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 621,578 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1.99 million (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 410,532 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 427,300 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.93 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 21.15 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 7.35 % change on previous year (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, female in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, female in Democratic Republic of Congo was 101,201 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, female recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 101,201 in 2023.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, female recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,325 in 1971.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, female?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 1st out of 153 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, female rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 183.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, female (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release