Repeaters in Grade 7 of primary education, both sexes in Zambia
Zambia: Repeaters in Grade 7 of primary education, both sexes was 26,283 number in 2013. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 7 of primary education, both sexes in Zambia, 1972–2013
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 26,283 number for repeaters in grade 7 of primary education, both sexes in 2013.
That represents a change of 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 number in 2007 and was at its lowest, 4,214 number, in 1978.
That places Zambia 4th out of 32 countries with data for 2013, 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 7 of primary education, both sexes in Zambia, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 7,404 number | — |
| 1973 | 7,198 number | -2.8% |
| 1974 | 8,200 number | +13.9% |
| 1975 | 8,351 number | +1.8% |
| 1976 | 8,211 number | -1.7% |
| 1977 | 5,982 number | -27.1% |
| 1978 | 4,214 number | -29.6% |
| 1979 | 8,193 number | +94.4% |
| 1980 | 11,512 number | +40.5% |
| 1981 | 8,331 number | -27.6% |
| 1982 | 7,328 number | -12.0% |
| 1983 | 10,389 number | +41.8% |
| 1984 | 13,683 number | +31.7% |
| 1986 | 18,475 number | +35.0% |
| 1998 | 25,344 number | +37.2% |
| 1999 | 23,880 number | -5.8% |
| 2000 | 22,554 number | -5.6% |
| 2002 | 28,045 number | +24.3% |
| 2004 | 30,644 number | +9.3% |
| 2005 | 33,377 number | +8.9% |
| 2006 | 34,451 number | +3.2% |
| 2007 | 35,565 number | +3.2% |
| 2008 | 35,377 number | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 34,865 number | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 31,917 number | -8.5% |
| 2011 | 28,321 number | -11.3% |
| 2012 | 27,397 number | -3.3% |
| 2013 | 26,283 number | -4.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7,219 number | 4,214 number | 8,351 number | 8 |
| 1980s | 11,620 number | 7,328 number | 18,475 number | 6 |
| 1990s | 24,612 number | 23,880 number | 25,344 number | 2 |
| 2000s | 31,860 number | 22,554 number | 35,565 number | 8 |
| 2010s | 28,480 number | 26,283 number | 31,917 number | 4 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
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 number 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 number 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 number in 1978.
- How does Zambia rank for repeaters in grade 7 of primary education, both sexes?
- Zambia ranks 4th out of 32 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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Number of pupils in the specified grade who are enrolled in the same grade for a second (or further) year.