Repetition rate in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Botswana
Botswana: Repetition rate in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes was 5.5% in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2012)
5.5%
World rank
47th
of 190 countries
All-time high
13.9%
in 1983
All-time low
0.2%
in 1975
Years of data
35
1970–2012
Repetition rate in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Botswana, 1970–2012
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Botswana recorded 5.5% for repetition rate in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in 2012.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 46.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Botswana peaked at 13.9% in 1983 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 1975.
Botswana ranks 47th of 190 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repetition rate in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Botswana, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.3% | — |
| 1973 | 0.3% | -23.7% |
| 1974 | 0.2% | -23.5% |
| 1975 | 0.2% | -3.2% |
| 1976 | 0.3% | +36.9% |
| 1977 | 0.3% | +2.7% |
| 1978 | 0.9% | +252.0% |
| 1979 | 0.5% | -43.3% |
| 1980 | 9.8% | +1764.3% |
| 1981 | 12.4% | +27.0% |
| 1982 | 13.7% | +10.0% |
| 1983 | 13.9% | +1.8% |
| 1984 | 11.9% | -14.3% |
| 1985 | 8.8% | -26.3% |
| 1986 | 10.9% | +24.1% |
| 1987 | 10.5% | -3.8% |
| 1989 | 11.8% | +12.7% |
| 1990 | 12.1% | +2.5% |
| 1991 | 10.6% | -12.9% |
| 1992 | 9.4% | -10.8% |
| 1993 | 11.2% | +18.5% |
| 1994 | 10.6% | -4.9% |
| 1995 | 11.2% | +5.7% |
| 1998 | 10.7% | -4.9% |
| 1999 | 10.7% | +0.1% |
| 2000 | 10.5% | -1.6% |
| 2001 | 9.9% | -5.4% |
| 2002 | 10.2% | +2.9% |
| 2003 | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 2004 | 9.0% | -7.9% |
| 2005 | 8.8% | -2.8% |
| 2006 | 8.3% | -5.3% |
| 2007 | 7.0% | -15.6% |
| 2008 | 7.5% | +6.9% |
| 2012 | 5.5% | -27.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 8 |
| 1980s | 11.5% | 8.8% | 13.9% | 9 |
| 1990s | 10.8% | 9.4% | 12.1% | 8 |
| 2000s | 9.0% | 7.0% | 10.5% | 9 |
| 2010s | 5.5% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 44 South Africa 5.7% compare
- 45 Dominican Republic 5.6% compare
- 46 Mozambique 5.5% compare
- 48 Niger 5.4% compare
- 49 Ethiopia 5.4% compare
- 50 Afghanistan 5.3% compare
More education data for Botswana
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 15,284 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 9,590 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 20,760 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 20,779 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 175,513 (2021)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 381,674 (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 4.49 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1564 units per person (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Botswana?
- Repetition rate in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Botswana was 5.5% in 2012, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 13.9% in 1983.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 1975.
- How does Botswana rank for repetition rate in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes?
- Botswana ranks 47th out of 190 countries with data for 2012.
- Is repetition rate in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repetition rate in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release