Hungary vs Switzerland: Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes
Hungary
6,790
in 2024
Switzerland
5,583
in 2024
Hungary rank
103rd
Switzerland rank
105th
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes over time
- Hungary
- Switzerland
How they compare
Hungary currently reports 6,790 against 5,583 in Switzerland, a difference of 1,207.
That makes Hungary's figure about 1.2 times Switzerland's.
The two have swapped places 8 times across 43 shared years of data; in 1977 it was Hungary ahead.
Hungary ranks 103rd and Switzerland ranks 105th of 205 countries.
Hungary has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hungary | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 14,487 | 11,576 | 2,911 | Hungary |
| 1980s | 19,534 | 8,314 | 11,220 | Hungary |
| 1990s | 14,530 | 7,516 | 7,014 | Hungary |
| 2000s | 9,535 | 8,214 | 1,321 | Hungary |
| 2010s | 6,565 | 6,044 | 521.6 | Hungary |
| 2020s | 6,588 | 5,741 | 847.6 | Hungary |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes, Hungary or Switzerland?
- Hungary, at 6,790 against 5,583 in Switzerland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes between Hungary and Switzerland?
- 1,207, with Hungary ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hungary and Switzerland?
- 43 years are reported by both, from 1977 to 2024.
- How do Hungary and Switzerland rank globally for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes?
- Hungary ranks 103rd and Switzerland ranks 105th of 205 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Repeaters in primary education, all grades, 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