Repeaters in Grade 7 of primary education, both sexes in Uganda

Uganda: Repeaters in Grade 7 of primary education, both sexes was 34,469 in 2017. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2017)
34,469
Change on year
up 9.1%
World rank
2nd
of 31 countries
All-time high
53,166
in 2009
All-time low
2,025
in 1975
Years of data
21
1975–2017

Repeaters in Grade 7 of primary education, both sexes in Uganda, 1975–2017

020.0k40.0k60.0k1975199620171975: 2.0k1976: 3.3k1979: 2.2k1982: 5.4k1986: 15.5k2001: 34.3k2002: 38.0k2003: 50.1k2004: 47.8k2005: 48.5k2007: 43.9k2008: 36.1k2009: 53.2k2010: 43.8k2011: 34.9k2012: 37.4k2013: 33.5k2014: 26.9k2015: 25.7k2016: 31.6k2017: 34.5k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 7 of primary education, both sexes in Uganda is 34,469, measured in 2017.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.1% on the previous year and down 21.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 7 of primary education, both sexes in Uganda peaked at 53,166 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 2,025, in 1975.

Uganda ranks 2nd of 31 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 7 of primary education, both sexes in Uganda, year by year

Annual values for Repeaters in Grade 7 of primary education, both sexes (number) in Uganda, 1975 to 2017.
Year Value Change
1975 2,025
1976 3,331 +64.5%
1979 2,181 -34.5%
1982 5,442 +149.5%
1986 15,512 +185.0%
2001 34,343 +121.4%
2002 37,960 +10.5%
2003 50,068 +31.9%
2004 47,826 -4.5%
2005 48,479 +1.4%
2007 43,916 -9.4%
2008 36,136 -17.7%
2009 53,166 +47.1%
2010 43,810 -17.6%
2011 34,906 -20.3%
2012 37,387 +7.1%
2013 33,463 -10.5%
2014 26,889 -19.6%
2015 25,721 -4.3%
2016 31,602 +22.9%
2017 34,469 +9.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 2,512 2,025 3,331 3
1980s 10,477 5,442 15,512 2
2000s 43,987 34,343 53,166 8
2010s 33,531 25,721 43,810 8

Countries ranked near Uganda

  1. 1 Anguilla 0
  2. 1 Mozambique 45,072 compare
  3. 1 Montserrat 0 compare
  4. 3 South Africa 33,335 compare
  5. 4 Zambia 26,283 compare
  6. 5 Argentina 12,528 compare

See the full ranking of 33 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is repeaters in grade 7 of primary education, both sexes in Uganda?
Repeaters in grade 7 of primary education, both sexes in Uganda was 34,469 in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest repeaters in grade 7 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Uganda?
The highest recorded value was 53,166 in 2009.
What is the lowest repeaters in grade 7 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Uganda?
The lowest recorded value was 2,025 in 1975.
How does Uganda rank for repeaters in grade 7 of primary education, both sexes?
Uganda ranks 2nd out of 31 countries with data for 2017.
Is repeaters in grade 7 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Uganda?
Over the last ten years it is down 21.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Uganda data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 7 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Repeaters in Grade 7 of primary education, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
33 places, 754 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release