Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both was 11.9% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Ethiopia, 1986–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Ethiopia is 11.9%, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 13.0% on the previous year and up 36.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Ethiopia peaked at 24.3% in 1994 and was at its lowest, 3.8%, in 2003.
That places Ethiopia 30th out of 185 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 16.4% | — |
| 1987 | 18.2% | +10.8% |
| 1993 | 21.3% | +16.8% |
| 1994 | 24.3% | +14.0% |
| 1995 | 22.8% | -5.8% |
| 1996 | 23.3% | +2.2% |
| 1999 | 4.5% | -80.9% |
| 2000 | 4.9% | +10.9% |
| 2001 | 4.3% | -13.2% |
| 2002 | 4.3% | +1.5% |
| 2003 | 3.8% | -12.9% |
| 2004 | 9.3% | +144.7% |
| 2005 | 11.3% | +22.5% |
| 2006 | 11.8% | +4.2% |
| 2007 | 12.8% | +8.2% |
| 2008 | 11.2% | -12.4% |
| 2009 | 10.3% | -8.3% |
| 2010 | 13.5% | +31.6% |
| 2011 | 11.3% | -16.6% |
| 2014 | 8.8% | -22.1% |
| 2022 | 10.6% | +20.4% |
| 2023 | 11.9% | +13.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 17.3% | 16.4% | 18.2% | 2 |
| 1990s | 19.2% | 4.5% | 24.3% | 5 |
| 2000s | 8.4% | 3.8% | 12.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.2% | 8.8% | 13.5% | 3 |
| 2020s | 11.3% | 10.6% | 11.9% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
- 27 Burkina Faso 13.8% compare
- 28 Guyana 13.6% compare
- 29 British Virgin Islands 12.3% compare
- 31 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 11.8% compare
- 32 Eritrea 11.5% compare
- 33 Tunisia 11.2% compare
More education data for Ethiopia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 272,545 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 900,151 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 2.32 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 2.16 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.03 million (2015)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 15.93 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.45 % 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 0.1206 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Ethiopia?
- Repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Ethiopia was 11.9% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 24.3% in 1994.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.8% in 2003.
- How does Ethiopia rank for repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both?
- Ethiopia ranks 30th out of 185 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release