Ireland vs Spain: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes
Ireland
582
in 2022
Spain
562
in 2024
Ireland rank
107th
Spain rank
109th
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes over time
- Ireland
- Spain
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 582 against 562 in Spain, a difference of 20.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 25 shared years of data; in 1993 it was Spain ahead.
Ireland ranks 107th and Spain ranks 109th of 204 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 1 and Spain in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 971.67 | 2,428 | 1,456 | Spain |
| 2000s | 952.6 | 0 | 952.6 | Ireland |
| 2010s | 846.33 | 6,202 | 5,355 | Spain |
| 2020s | 635 | 10,468 | 9,833 | Spain |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes, Ireland or Spain?
- Ireland, at 582 against 562 in Spain as of 2022.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes between Ireland and Spain?
- 20, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Spain?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 1993 to 2022.
- How do Ireland and Spain rank globally for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Ireland ranks 107th and Spain ranks 109th 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