Belgium vs Poland: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes
Belgium
6,174
in 2023
Poland
4,788
in 2024
Belgium rank
63rd
Poland rank
66th
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes over time
- Belgium
- Poland
How they compare
Belgium currently reports 6,174 against 4,788 in Poland, a difference of 1,386.
That makes Belgium's figure about 1.3 times Poland's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 31 shared years of data; in 1974 it was Belgium ahead.
Belgium ranks 63rd and Poland ranks 66th of 204 countries.
Belgium has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Poland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 21,871 | 10,444 | 11,427 | Belgium |
| 1980s | 15,361 | 15,322 | 39.11 | Belgium |
| 1990s | 13,505 | 13,466 | 39 | Belgium |
| 2000s | 7,936 | 3,243 | 4,693 | Belgium |
| 2010s | 6,937 | 4,709 | 2,227 | Belgium |
| 2020s | 5,970 | 4,414 | 1,555 | Belgium |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes, Belgium or Poland?
- Belgium, at 6,174 against 4,788 in Poland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes between Belgium and Poland?
- 1,386, with Belgium ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Poland?
- 31 years are reported by both, from 1974 to 2023.
- How do Belgium and Poland rank globally for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Belgium ranks 63rd and Poland ranks 66th of 204 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary 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