Bulgaria vs Ireland: Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes
Bulgaria
257
in 2024
Ireland
371
in 2022
Bulgaria rank
121st
Ireland rank
119th
Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes over time
- Bulgaria
- Ireland
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 371 against 257 in Bulgaria, a difference of 114.
That makes Ireland's figure about 1.4 times Bulgaria's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 28 shared years of data; in 1992 it was Bulgaria ahead.
Bulgaria ranks 121st and Ireland ranks 119th of 203 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Bulgaria averaged higher in 2 and Ireland in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bulgaria | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,356 | 1,421 | 2,935 | Bulgaria |
| 2000s | 2,414 | 1,022 | 1,392 | Bulgaria |
| 2010s | 120 | 453.33 | 333.33 | Ireland |
| 2020s | 109.33 | 342.33 | 233 | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes, Bulgaria or Ireland?
- Ireland, at 371 against 257 in Bulgaria as of 2022.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes between Bulgaria and Ireland?
- 114, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bulgaria and Ireland?
- 28 years are reported by both, from 1992 to 2022.
- How do Bulgaria and Ireland rank globally for repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes?
- Bulgaria ranks 121st and Ireland ranks 119th of 203 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Repeaters in Grade 2 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