Ireland vs Sweden: Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, female
Ireland
59
in 2022
Sweden
74
in 2024
Ireland rank
114th
Sweden rank
113th
Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, female over time
- Ireland
- Sweden
How they compare
Sweden currently reports 74 against 59 in Ireland, a difference of 15.
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 114th and Sweden ranks 113th of 177 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 | 533.75 | 0 | 533.75 | Ireland |
| 2000s | 167.5 | 0 | 167.5 | Ireland |
| 2010s | 93.4 | 0 | 93.4 | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, female, Ireland or Sweden?
- Sweden, at 74 against 59 in Ireland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, female between Ireland and Sweden?
- 15, 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, female?
- Ireland ranks 114th and Sweden ranks 113th of 177 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, female (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