Bulgaria vs Sweden: Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes
Bulgaria
263
in 2024
Sweden
257
in 2024
Bulgaria rank
117th
Sweden rank
118th
Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes over time
- Bulgaria
- Sweden
How they compare
Bulgaria currently reports 263 against 257 in Sweden, a difference of 6.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 40 shared years of data; in 1971 it was Bulgaria ahead.
Bulgaria ranks 117th and Sweden ranks 118th of 203 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Bulgaria averaged higher in 5 and Sweden in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bulgaria | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3,560 | 0 | 3,560 | Bulgaria |
| 1980s | 1,895 | 0 | 1,895 | Bulgaria |
| 1990s | 3,982 | 0 | 3,982 | Bulgaria |
| 2000s | 1,796 | 0 | 1,796 | Bulgaria |
| 2010s | 140.17 | 0 | 140.17 | Bulgaria |
| 2020s | 256 | 261.5 | 5.5 | Sweden |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes, Bulgaria or Sweden?
- Bulgaria, at 263 against 257 in Sweden as of 2024.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes between Bulgaria and Sweden?
- 6, with Bulgaria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bulgaria and Sweden?
- 40 years are reported by both, from 1971 to 2024.
- How do Bulgaria and Sweden rank globally for repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes?
- Bulgaria ranks 117th and Sweden ranks 118th of 203 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Repeaters in Grade 3 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