Denmark vs Switzerland: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes
Denmark
1,196
in 2024
Switzerland
1,245
in 2024
Denmark rank
100th
Switzerland rank
98th
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes over time
- Denmark
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 1,245 against 1,196 in Denmark, a difference of 49.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 43 shared years of data; in 1977 it was Switzerland ahead.
Denmark ranks 100th and Switzerland ranks 98th of 204 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Denmark averaged higher in 1 and Switzerland in 5.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Denmark | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 1,802 | 1,802 | Switzerland |
| 1980s | 0 | 1,143 | 1,143 | Switzerland |
| 1990s | 0 | 1,189 | 1,189 | Switzerland |
| 2000s | 14.67 | 853.22 | 838.56 | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 1,299 | 1,062 | 236.6 | Denmark |
| 2020s | 1,237 | 1,257 | 20.4 | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes, Denmark or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 1,245 against 1,196 in Denmark as of 2024.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes between Denmark and Switzerland?
- 49, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Switzerland?
- 43 years are reported by both, from 1977 to 2024.
- How do Denmark and Switzerland rank globally for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Denmark ranks 100th and Switzerland ranks 98th 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