Theoretical duration of early childhood educational development in Zambia
Zambia: Theoretical duration of early childhood educational development was 2 years in 2013. ▼ Falling
Latest (2013)
2 years
World rank
57th
of 98 countries
All-time high
3 years
in 1998
All-time low
2 years
in 2013
Years of data
5
1998–2013
Theoretical duration of early childhood educational development in Zambia, 1998–2013
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in years.
Analysis
In 2013, theoretical duration of early childhood educational development in Zambia stood at 2 years. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.
That represents a change of down 33.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, theoretical duration of early childhood educational development in Zambia peaked at 3 years in 1998 and was at its lowest, 2 years, in 2013.
That places Zambia 57th out of 98 countries with data for 2013, putting it in the middle of the range.
Theoretical duration of early childhood educational development in Zambia, year by year
| Year | years | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 3 years | — |
| 1999 | 3 years | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 3 years | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 3 years | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 2 years | -33.3% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 2 years is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3 years, 67% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 2 years is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3 years, 67% of the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3 years | 3 years | 3 years | 2 |
| 2000s | 3 years | 3 years | 3 years | 2 |
| 2010s | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years | 1 |
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- 57 Turkey 2 years
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More reference data data for Zambia
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Political opposition, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Elected parliament and government, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Global number of reported disasters by size, gaps filled 0 events (2025)
- Annual precipitation, annual growth rate 40.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Free country, gaps filled 1 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, gaps filled 4 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is theoretical duration of early childhood educational development in Zambia?
- Theoretical duration of early childhood educational development in Zambia was 2 years in 2013, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest theoretical duration of early childhood educational development recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 3 years in 1998.
- What is the lowest theoretical duration of early childhood educational development recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2 years in 2013.
- How does Zambia rank for theoretical duration of early childhood educational development?
- Zambia ranks 57th out of 98 countries with data for 2013.
- Is theoretical duration of early childhood educational development rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Theoretical duration of early childhood educational development (years). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of grades (years) in early childhood educational development.