Finland vs Sweden: Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes
Finland
213
in 2024
Sweden
217
in 2024
Finland rank
137th
Sweden rank
136th
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes over time
- Finland
- Sweden
How they compare
Sweden currently reports 217 against 213 in Finland, a difference of 4.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 17 shared years of data; in 1999 it was Finland ahead.
Finland ranks 137th and Sweden ranks 136th of 200 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Finland averaged higher in 3 and Sweden in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Finland | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 217 | 0 | 217 | Finland |
| 2000s | 219.88 | 0 | 219.88 | Finland |
| 2010s | 192 | 0 | 192 | Finland |
| 2020s | 208 | 224.5 | 16.5 | Sweden |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes, Finland or Sweden?
- Sweden, at 217 against 213 in Finland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes between Finland and Sweden?
- 4, with Sweden ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Finland and Sweden?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2024.
- How do Finland and Sweden rank globally for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Finland ranks 137th and Sweden ranks 136th of 200 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release