Latvia vs Sweden: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes
Latvia
350
in 2024
Sweden
293
in 2024
Latvia rank
119th
Sweden rank
121st
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes over time
- Latvia
- Sweden
How they compare
Latvia currently reports 350 against 293 in Sweden, a difference of 57.
That makes Latvia's figure about 1.2 times Sweden's.
Across all 19 years both countries report, Latvia has been ahead every year.
Latvia ranks 119th and Sweden ranks 121st of 204 countries.
Latvia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latvia | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,468 | 0 | 1,468 | Latvia |
| 2000s | 1,051 | 0 | 1,051 | Latvia |
| 2010s | 511.5 | 0 | 511.5 | Latvia |
| 2020s | 359 | 297 | 62 | Latvia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes, Latvia or Sweden?
- Latvia, at 350 against 293 in Sweden as of 2024.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes between Latvia and Sweden?
- 57, with Latvia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and Sweden?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2024.
- How do Latvia and Sweden rank globally for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Latvia ranks 119th and Sweden ranks 121st 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