Belgium vs Netherlands: Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes
Belgium
1,863
in 2023
Netherlands
2,296
in 1985
Belgium rank
78th
Netherlands rank
76th
Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes over time
- Belgium
- Netherlands
How they compare
Netherlands currently reports 2,296 against 1,863 in Belgium, a difference of 433.
That makes Netherlands's figure about 1.2 times Belgium's.
Across all 12 years both countries report, Belgium has been ahead every year.
Belgium ranks 78th and Netherlands ranks 76th of 183 countries.
Belgium has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Netherlands | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 44,954 | 3,268 | 41,686 | Belgium |
| 1980s | 32,170 | 2,667 | 29,503 | Belgium |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes, Belgium or Netherlands?
- Netherlands, at 2,296 against 1,863 in Belgium as of 1985.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes between Belgium and Netherlands?
- 433, with Netherlands ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Netherlands?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 1974 to 1985.
- How do Belgium and Netherlands rank globally for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes?
- Belgium ranks 78th and Netherlands ranks 76th of 183 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Repeaters in Grade 5 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