Bulgaria vs Finland: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes
Bulgaria
375
in 2024
Finland
441
in 2024
Bulgaria rank
117th
Finland rank
114th
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes over time
- Bulgaria
- Finland
How they compare
Finland currently reports 441 against 375 in Bulgaria, a difference of 66.
That makes Finland's figure about 1.2 times Bulgaria's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 38 shared years of data; in 1987 it was Bulgaria ahead.
Bulgaria ranks 117th and Finland ranks 114th of 204 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Bulgaria averaged higher in 3 and Finland in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bulgaria | Finland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4,283 | 590 | 3,693 | Bulgaria |
| 1990s | 4,345 | 560.8 | 3,784 | Bulgaria |
| 2000s | 851 | 537.7 | 313.3 | Bulgaria |
| 2010s | 75.9 | 427.6 | 351.7 | Finland |
| 2020s | 201.4 | 386 | 184.6 | Finland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes, Bulgaria or Finland?
- Finland, at 441 against 375 in Bulgaria as of 2024.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes between Bulgaria and Finland?
- 66, with Finland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bulgaria and Finland?
- 38 years are reported by both, from 1987 to 2024.
- How do Bulgaria and Finland rank globally for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Bulgaria ranks 117th and Finland ranks 114th 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