Repeaters in Grade 7 of primary education, both sexes in Zambia
Zambia: Repeaters in Grade 7 of primary education, both sexes was 26,283 in 2013. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2013)
26,283
Change on year
down 4.1%
World rank
4th
of 31 countries
All-time high
35,565
in 2007
All-time low
4,214
in 1978
Years of data
28
1972–2013
Repeaters in Grade 7 of primary education, both sexes in Zambia, 1972–2013
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2013, repeaters in grade 7 of primary education, both sexes in Zambia stood at 26,283.
The figure is down 4.1% on the previous year and down 6.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 7 of primary education, both sexes in Zambia peaked at 35,565 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 4,214, in 1978.
Zambia ranks 4th 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 Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 7,404 | — |
| 1973 | 7,198 | -2.8% |
| 1974 | 8,200 | +13.9% |
| 1975 | 8,351 | +1.8% |
| 1976 | 8,211 | -1.7% |
| 1977 | 5,982 | -27.1% |
| 1978 | 4,214 | -29.6% |
| 1979 | 8,193 | +94.4% |
| 1980 | 11,512 | +40.5% |
| 1981 | 8,331 | -27.6% |
| 1982 | 7,328 | -12.0% |
| 1983 | 10,389 | +41.8% |
| 1984 | 13,683 | +31.7% |
| 1986 | 18,475 | +35.0% |
| 1998 | 25,344 | +37.2% |
| 1999 | 23,880 | -5.8% |
| 2000 | 22,554 | -5.6% |
| 2002 | 28,045 | +24.3% |
| 2004 | 30,644 | +9.3% |
| 2005 | 33,377 | +8.9% |
| 2006 | 34,451 | +3.2% |
| 2007 | 35,565 | +3.2% |
| 2008 | 35,377 | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 34,865 | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 31,917 | -8.5% |
| 2011 | 28,321 | -11.3% |
| 2012 | 27,397 | -3.3% |
| 2013 | 26,283 | -4.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7,219 | 4,214 | 8,351 | 8 |
| 1980s | 11,620 | 7,328 | 18,475 | 6 |
| 1990s | 24,612 | 23,880 | 25,344 | 2 |
| 2000s | 31,860 | 22,554 | 35,565 | 8 |
| 2010s | 28,480 | 26,283 | 31,917 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 1 Anguilla 0
- 1 Mozambique 45,072 compare
- 1 Montserrat 0 compare
- 2 Uganda 34,469 compare
- 3 South Africa 33,335 compare
- 5 Argentina 12,528 compare
- 6 Namibia 7,165 compare
- 7 Tanzania, United Republic of 4,936 compare
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 7 of primary education, both sexes in Zambia?
- Repeaters in grade 7 of primary education, both sexes in Zambia was 26,283 in 2013, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 7 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 35,565 in 2007.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 7 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,214 in 1978.
- How does Zambia rank for repeaters in grade 7 of primary education, both sexes?
- Zambia ranks 4th out of 31 countries with data for 2013.
- Is repeaters in grade 7 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.3%. 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 7 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release