Ireland vs Sweden: Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes
Ireland
126
in 2022
Sweden
164
in 2024
Ireland rank
121st
Sweden rank
119th
Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes over time
- Ireland
- Sweden
How they compare
Sweden currently reports 164 against 126 in Ireland, a difference of 38.
That makes Sweden's figure about 1.3 times Ireland's.
Across all 19 years both countries report, Ireland has been ahead every year.
Ireland ranks 121st and Sweden ranks 119th of 183 countries.
Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,152 | 0 | 1,152 | Ireland |
| 2000s | 346.9 | 0 | 346.9 | Ireland |
| 2010s | 188.4 | 0 | 188.4 | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes, Ireland or Sweden?
- Sweden, at 164 against 126 in Ireland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes between Ireland and Sweden?
- 38, with Sweden ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Sweden?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 1992 to 2015.
- How do Ireland and Sweden rank globally for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes?
- Ireland ranks 121st and Sweden ranks 119th 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