Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Zambia
Zambia: Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both was 15.5% in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Zambia, 1975–2012
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 15.5% for repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in 2012.
The figure is down 2.9% on the previous year and down 49.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Zambia peaked at 42.9% in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 1976.
That places Zambia 22nd out of 185 countries with data for 2012, 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 Zambia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 0.2% | — |
| 1976 | 0.1% | -33.5% |
| 1977 | 0.3% | +145.9% |
| 1978 | 0.2% | -17.0% |
| 1979 | 0.2% | -27.1% |
| 1980 | 0.3% | +60.8% |
| 1983 | 0.6% | +122.2% |
| 1999 | 42.9% | +7352.5% |
| 2000 | 30.5% | -28.9% |
| 2004 | 12.7% | -58.1% |
| 2008 | 11.2% | -12.0% |
| 2009 | 12.5% | +11.8% |
| 2010 | 15.1% | +20.2% |
| 2011 | 16.0% | +5.8% |
| 2012 | 15.5% | -2.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 5 |
| 1980s | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 2 |
| 1990s | 42.9% | 42.9% | 42.9% | 1 |
| 2000s | 16.7% | 11.2% | 30.5% | 4 |
| 2010s | 15.5% | 15.1% | 16.0% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
More education data for Zambia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 42,585 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 169,961 (2013)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Zambia?
- Repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Zambia was 15.5% in 2012, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 42.9% in 1999.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 1976.
- How does Zambia rank for repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both?
- Zambia ranks 22nd out of 185 countries with data for 2012.
- Is repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 49.1%. 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 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