Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Mozambique
Mozambique: Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 4.9% in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Mozambique, 1982–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Mozambique recorded 4.9% for repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in 2019.
The figure is down 3.2% on the previous year and up 31.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Mozambique peaked at 31.0% in 1988 and was at its lowest, 3.0%, in 2013.
Mozambique ranks 62nd of 199 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 24.1% | — |
| 1983 | 26.2% | +8.7% |
| 1984 | 23.7% | -9.4% |
| 1985 | 27.1% | +14.2% |
| 1986 | 26.6% | -2.0% |
| 1987 | 28.3% | +6.7% |
| 1988 | 31.0% | +9.3% |
| 1989 | 29.7% | -4.2% |
| 1990 | 25.8% | -13.0% |
| 1991 | 27.6% | +6.9% |
| 1992 | 29.1% | +5.3% |
| 1993 | 29.6% | +1.9% |
| 1994 | 30.6% | +3.1% |
| 1998 | 28.2% | -7.7% |
| 1999 | 26.9% | -4.6% |
| 2000 | 27.1% | +0.6% |
| 2001 | 25.8% | -4.8% |
| 2004 | 7.8% | -69.6% |
| 2005 | 3.6% | -53.7% |
| 2006 | 3.6% | -1.2% |
| 2007 | 3.1% | -11.9% |
| 2008 | 3.3% | +5.3% |
| 2009 | 3.7% | +11.5% |
| 2010 | 3.3% | -10.2% |
| 2011 | 3.4% | +3.7% |
| 2012 | 3.2% | -7.6% |
| 2013 | 3.0% | -6.8% |
| 2014 | 3.1% | +5.2% |
| 2015 | 4.5% | +44.6% |
| 2016 | 5.2% | +16.4% |
| 2017 | 5.8% | +10.2% |
| 2018 | 5.0% | -13.1% |
| 2019 | 4.9% | -3.2% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 4.9% is below the median for low income countries, which is 8.7%, 56% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 4.9% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.3%, 77% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Mozambique changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | -69.6% | 25.8% | 7.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 27.1% | 23.7% | 31.0% | 8 |
| 1990s | 28.3% | 25.8% | 30.6% | 7 |
| 2000s | 9.8% | 3.1% | 27.1% | 8 |
| 2010s | 4.1% | 3.0% | 5.8% | 10 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
More education data for Mozambique
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 33,281 (2017)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 278,480 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 24,278 (1986)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 20,822 (1986)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.07 million (2017)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.66 million (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 4.4 % change on previous year (2020)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.2344 units per person (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Mozambique?
- Repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Mozambique was 4.9% in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 31.0% in 1988.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.0% in 2013.
- How does Mozambique rank for repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Mozambique ranks 62nd out of 199 countries with data for 2019.
- Is repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 31.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release