Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Zambia
Zambia: Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes was 48,206 in 2013. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Zambia, 1976–2013
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Zambia is 48,206, measured in 2013.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.5% on the previous year and up 205.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Zambia peaked at 48,448 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 617, in 1976.
Zambia ranks 43rd of 201 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 617 | — |
| 1977 | 731 | +18.5% |
| 1978 | 1,095 | +49.8% |
| 1979 | 1,151 | +5.1% |
| 1980 | 1,062 | -7.7% |
| 1981 | 995 | -6.3% |
| 1983 | 1,696 | +70.5% |
| 1984 | 2,034 | +19.9% |
| 1994 | 8,745 | +329.9% |
| 2000 | 32,751 | +274.5% |
| 2001 | 31,948 | -2.5% |
| 2002 | 15,772 | -50.6% |
| 2004 | 16,606 | +5.3% |
| 2005 | 19,456 | +17.2% |
| 2007 | 26,402 | +35.7% |
| 2008 | 28,225 | +6.9% |
| 2009 | 34,960 | +23.9% |
| 2010 | 39,186 | +12.1% |
| 2011 | 46,785 | +19.4% |
| 2012 | 48,448 | +3.6% |
| 2013 | 48,206 | -0.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 898.5 | 617 | 1,151 | 4 |
| 1980s | 1,447 | 995 | 2,034 | 4 |
| 1990s | 8,745 | 8,745 | 8,745 | 1 |
| 2000s | 25,765 | 15,772 | 34,960 | 8 |
| 2010s | 45,656 | 39,186 | 48,448 | 4 |
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More education data for Zambia
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 663,308 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 651,791 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 56,680 (2012)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 1.65 % change on previous year (2012)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 69,123 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 47,736 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 24,494 (2012)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 59.03 % change on previous year (2012)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number), gaps 32,186 (2012)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, male (number) -20.25 % change on previous year (2012)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Zambia?
- Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Zambia was 48,206 in 2013, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 48,448 in 2012.
- What is the lowest repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 617 in 1976.
- How does Zambia rank for repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes?
- Zambia ranks 43rd out of 201 countries with data for 2013.
- Is repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 205.6%. 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 lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release