Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both … gaps filled both in Zambia
Zambia: Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both … gaps filled both was 169,961 in 2013. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps in Zambia, 1972–2013
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
In 2013, repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps in Zambia stood at 169,961.
The figure is up 1.4% on the previous year and up 18.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps in Zambia peaked at 183,646 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 11,080, in 1978.
Zambia ranks 36th of 205 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 primary education, all grades, both … gaps filled both 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% |
| 1985 | 26,010 | +17.1% |
| 1986 | 29,811 | +14.6% |
| 1994 | 36,255 | +21.6% |
| 1995 | 42,163 | +16.3% |
| 1996 | 60,304 | +43.0% |
| 1997 | 78,445 | +30.1% |
| 1998 | 96,586 | +23.1% |
| 1999 | 94,665 | -2.0% |
| 2000 | 98,227 | +3.8% |
| 2001 | 114,610 | +16.7% |
| 2002 | 130,992 | +14.3% |
| 2003 | 143,556 | +9.6% |
| 2004 | 156,120 | +8.8% |
| 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% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 169,961 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 46,358, 3.7× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 169,961 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 105,251, 1.6× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 15,187 | 11,080 | 17,922 | 8 |
| 1980s | 20,698 | 14,417 | 29,811 | 7 |
| 1990s | 68,070 | 36,255 | 96,586 | 6 |
| 2000s | 151,793 | 98,227 | 183,646 | 10 |
| 2010s | 172,778 | 167,676 | 178,881 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
More education data for Zambia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 42,585 (2024)
- 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)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 2.55 % change on previous year (2017)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps in Zambia?
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps in Zambia was 169,961 in 2013, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 183,646 in 2006.
- What is the lowest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 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 (number), gaps?
- Zambia ranks 36th out of 205 countries with data for 2013.
- Is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) with 748 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.
Computed from
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) with 748 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.