Repetition rate in Grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both in Malawi
Malawi: Repetition rate in Grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both was 2.5% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both in Malawi, 2004–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Malawi recorded 2.5% for repetition rate in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both in 2023.
That represents a change of up 3.8% on the previous year and down 55.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both in Malawi peaked at 12.7% in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0.6%, in 2017.
That places Malawi 44th out of 90 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 4 of lower secondary general education, both in Malawi, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 6.5% | — |
| 2005 | 7.2% | +10.8% |
| 2006 | 9.4% | +31.0% |
| 2007 | 12.7% | +35.6% |
| 2008 | 10.4% | -18.1% |
| 2009 | 7.8% | -25.6% |
| 2010 | 7.0% | -9.9% |
| 2011 | 6.7% | -4.3% |
| 2012 | 4.4% | -34.5% |
| 2013 | 5.6% | +28.3% |
| 2014 | 4.4% | -21.4% |
| 2015 | 5.0% | +13.0% |
| 2016 | 1.7% | -66.6% |
| 2017 | 0.6% | -66.4% |
| 2020 | 0.6% | +12.0% |
| 2021 | 2.4% | +282.3% |
| 2023 | 2.5% | +3.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.0% | 6.5% | 12.7% | 6 |
| 2010s | 4.4% | 0.6% | 7.0% | 8 |
| 2020s | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
More education data for Malawi
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 14,528 (2019)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1.25 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.16 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.75 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.7 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.2193 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 4.75 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both in Malawi?
- Repetition rate in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both in Malawi was 2.5% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 12.7% in 2007.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.6% in 2017.
- How does Malawi rank for repetition rate in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both?
- Malawi ranks 44th out of 90 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 55.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repetition rate in Grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release