Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Zambia
Zambia: Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes was 169,961 in 2013. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Zambia, 1972–2013
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Zambia is 169,961, measured in 2013.
That represents a change of up 1.4% on the previous year and up 29.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Zambia peaked at 183,646 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 11,080, in 1978.
That places Zambia 36th out of 205 countries with data for 2013, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 15,572 | — |
| 1973 | 15,616 | +0.3% |
| 1974 | 17,507 | +12.1% |
| 1975 | 17,922 | +2.4% |
| 1976 | 15,662 | -12.6% |
| 1977 | 12,378 | -21.0% |
| 1978 | 11,080 | -10.5% |
| 1979 | 15,756 | +42.2% |
| 1980 | 19,278 | +22.4% |
| 1981 | 15,704 | -18.5% |
| 1982 | 14,417 | -8.2% |
| 1983 | 17,458 | +21.1% |
| 1984 | 22,209 | +27.2% |
| 1986 | 29,811 | +34.2% |
| 1994 | 36,255 | +21.6% |
| 1995 | 42,163 | +16.3% |
| 1998 | 96,586 | +129.1% |
| 1999 | 94,665 | -2.0% |
| 2000 | 98,227 | +3.8% |
| 2002 | 130,992 | +33.4% |
| 2004 | 156,120 | +19.2% |
| 2005 | 162,765 | +4.3% |
| 2006 | 183,646 | +12.8% |
| 2007 | 181,370 | -1.2% |
| 2008 | 171,139 | -5.6% |
| 2009 | 175,501 | +2.5% |
| 2010 | 174,595 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 178,881 | +2.5% |
| 2012 | 167,676 | -6.3% |
| 2013 | 169,961 | +1.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 15,187 | 11,080 | 17,922 | 8 |
| 1980s | 19,813 | 14,417 | 29,811 | 6 |
| 1990s | 67,417 | 36,255 | 96,586 | 4 |
| 2000s | 157,470 | 98,227 | 183,646 | 8 |
| 2010s | 172,778 | 167,676 | 178,881 | 4 |
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- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,022 tertiary education (2022)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0497 % change on previous year (2014)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 116,859 (2024)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 4 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 57.0% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 41.0% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Zambia?
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Zambia was 169,961 in 2013, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 183,646 in 2006.
- What is the lowest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,080 in 1978.
- How does Zambia rank for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes?
- Zambia ranks 36th out of 205 countries with data for 2013.
- Is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.7%. 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 primary education, all grades, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release