Repetition rate in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Namibia
Namibia: Repetition rate in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both was 20.9% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Namibia, 1991–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2021, repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Namibia stood at 20.9%.
The figure is up 271.3% on the previous year and up 107.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Namibia peaked at 41.6% in 1991 and was at its lowest, 0.5%, in 2018.
Namibia ranks 13th of 177 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repetition rate in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Namibia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 41.6% | — |
| 1993 | 28.3% | -32.0% |
| 1994 | 26.5% | -6.3% |
| 1995 | 18.0% | -32.1% |
| 1996 | 15.3% | -15.3% |
| 1997 | 6.9% | -55.1% |
| 1998 | 4.5% | -33.8% |
| 1999 | 3.8% | -16.6% |
| 2004 | 6.0% | +59.5% |
| 2005 | 6.7% | +10.6% |
| 2007 | 21.6% | +222.5% |
| 2008 | 13.8% | -36.2% |
| 2009 | 9.9% | -28.1% |
| 2010 | 23.0% | +132.4% |
| 2011 | 10.0% | -56.4% |
| 2012 | 9.9% | -1.7% |
| 2013 | 9.4% | -5.1% |
| 2014 | 10.4% | +10.7% |
| 2015 | 10.5% | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 10.5% | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 10.5% | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 0.5% | -95.5% |
| 2019 | 12.3% | +2537.0% |
| 2020 | 5.6% | -54.4% |
| 2021 | 20.9% | +271.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 18.1% | 3.8% | 41.6% | 8 |
| 2000s | 11.6% | 6.0% | 21.6% | 5 |
| 2010s | 10.7% | 0.5% | 23.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.2% | 5.6% | 20.9% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
More education data for Namibia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 10,653 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 90,003 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 26,964 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 27,746 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 236,050 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 590,029 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 4.48 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1947 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Namibia?
- Repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Namibia was 20.9% in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 41.6% in 1991.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.5% in 2018.
- How does Namibia rank for repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both?
- Namibia ranks 13th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
- Is repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 107.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repetition rate in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release