New Zealand vs Portugal: Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes
New Zealand
12,020
in 1992
Portugal
11,380
in 2023
New Zealand rank
92nd
Portugal rank
93rd
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes over time
- New Zealand
- Portugal
How they compare
New Zealand currently reports 12,020 against 11,380 in Portugal, a difference of 640.
That makes New Zealand's figure about 1.1 times Portugal's.
Across all 10 years both countries report, Portugal has been ahead every year.
New Zealand ranks 92nd and Portugal ranks 93rd of 205 countries.
Portugal has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Zealand | Portugal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 220,395 | 220,395 | Portugal |
| 1980s | 10,331 | 222,665 | 212,334 | Portugal |
| 1990s | 10,224 | 149,428 | 139,203 | Portugal |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes, New Zealand or Portugal?
- New Zealand, at 12,020 against 11,380 in Portugal as of 1992.
- What is the difference in repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes between New Zealand and Portugal?
- 640, with New Zealand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Zealand and Portugal?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 1972 to 1991.
- How do New Zealand and Portugal rank globally for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes?
- New Zealand ranks 92nd and Portugal ranks 93rd 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