Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 0.6% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Zimbabwe, 1983–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Zimbabwe recorded 0.6% for repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in 2023.
That represents a change of down 27.6% on the previous year and down 81.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Zimbabwe peaked at 3.2% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0.4%, in 2019.
That places Zimbabwe 127th out of 199 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 1.4% | — |
| 2012 | 3.1% | +124.8% |
| 2013 | 3.2% | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 2.6% | -20.1% |
| 2015 | 1.7% | -34.7% |
| 2016 | 1.7% | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 1.2% | -28.8% |
| 2018 | 1.2% | -2.9% |
| 2019 | 0.4% | -67.7% |
| 2020 | 0.4% | +5.1% |
| 2021 | 0.8% | +99.3% |
| 2022 | 0.8% | +1.9% |
| 2023 | 0.6% | -27.6% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 0.6% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.7%, 16% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 0.6% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.3%, 9% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1 |
| 2010s | 1.9% | 0.4% | 3.2% | 8 |
| 2020s | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More education data for Zimbabwe
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 42,585 (2013)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 12,514 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 328,055 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 322,698 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 957,461 (2013)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.94 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.4866 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1767 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Zimbabwe?
- Repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Zimbabwe was 0.6% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 3.2% in 2013.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.4% in 2019.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Zimbabwe ranks 127th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 81.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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