Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Mozambique
Mozambique: Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes was 7.2% in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Mozambique, 1972–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Mozambique recorded 7.2% for repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in 2019.
The figure is up 2.0% on the previous year and down 7.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Mozambique peaked at 36.0% in 1972 and was at its lowest, 5.6%, in 2005.
Mozambique ranks 38th of 196 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 primary education (all grades), both sexes in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 36.0% | — |
| 1981 | 26.6% | -26.1% |
| 1982 | 25.9% | -2.7% |
| 1983 | 29.1% | +12.6% |
| 1984 | 23.7% | -18.5% |
| 1985 | 25.7% | +8.2% |
| 1986 | 25.3% | -1.6% |
| 1987 | 26.4% | +4.6% |
| 1988 | 27.6% | +4.5% |
| 1989 | 27.1% | -1.8% |
| 1990 | 23.7% | -12.8% |
| 1991 | 25.0% | +5.5% |
| 1992 | 26.4% | +5.6% |
| 1993 | 27.3% | +3.5% |
| 1994 | 28.0% | +2.6% |
| 1999 | 26.0% | -7.1% |
| 2000 | 25.3% | -2.5% |
| 2001 | 24.6% | -2.8% |
| 2004 | 11.5% | -53.4% |
| 2005 | 5.6% | -51.1% |
| 2006 | 6.5% | +15.8% |
| 2007 | 5.9% | -8.7% |
| 2008 | 7.3% | +22.7% |
| 2009 | 7.8% | +6.7% |
| 2010 | 7.6% | -1.6% |
| 2011 | 7.7% | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 7.1% | -7.8% |
| 2013 | 6.6% | -7.3% |
| 2014 | 6.4% | -2.9% |
| 2015 | 9.8% | +53.2% |
| 2016 | 9.5% | -2.8% |
| 2017 | 9.3% | -2.7% |
| 2018 | 7.0% | -24.1% |
| 2019 | 7.2% | +2.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 36.0% | 36.0% | 36.0% | 1 |
| 1980s | 26.4% | 23.7% | 29.1% | 9 |
| 1990s | 26.0% | 23.7% | 28.0% | 6 |
| 2000s | 11.8% | 5.6% | 25.3% | 8 |
| 2010s | 7.8% | 6.4% | 9.8% | 10 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
More education data for Mozambique
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 33,281 (2017)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 278,480 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 24,278 (1986)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 20,822 (1986)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.07 million (2017)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.66 million (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 4.4 % change on previous year (2020)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.2344 units per person (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Mozambique?
- Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Mozambique was 7.2% in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 36.0% in 1972.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.6% in 2005.
- How does Mozambique rank for repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes?
- Mozambique ranks 38th out of 196 countries with data for 2019.
- Is repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release