Number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in Moldova
Moldova: Number of repeaters in all grades of primary education was 120 in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in Moldova, 1995–2009
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in Moldova is 120, measured in 2009.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.4% on the previous year and down 95.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in Moldova peaked at 4,515 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 116, in 2008.
Moldova ranks 57th of 69 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in Moldova, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 4,515 | — |
| 1999 | 2,402 | -46.8% |
| 2000 | 2,618 | +9.0% |
| 2001 | 2,749 | +5.0% |
| 2002 | 1,999 | -27.3% |
| 2003 | 889 | -55.5% |
| 2004 | 771 | -13.3% |
| 2005 | 475 | -38.4% |
| 2006 | 300 | -36.8% |
| 2007 | 234 | -22.0% |
| 2008 | 116 | -50.4% |
| 2009 | 120 | +3.4% |
Moldova compared with similar countries
- Moldova's 120 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 749, 16% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Moldova's 120 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,158, 10% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3,458 | 2,402 | 4,515 | 2 |
| 2000s | 1,027 | 116 | 2,749 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Moldova
- 54 Croatia 172 compare
- 55 Bosnia and Herzegovina 145
- 56 Cyprus 137 compare
- 58 Montenegro 106
- 59 Turkmenistan 82
- 60 Malta 70 compare
More education data for Moldova
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.54 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 19,388 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 59,198 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 54,914 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 228,038 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 136,696 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.387 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in Moldova?
- Number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in Moldova was 120 in 2009, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest number of repeaters in all grades of primary education recorded in Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 4,515 in 1995.
- What is the lowest number of repeaters in all grades of primary education recorded in Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 116 in 2008.
- How does Moldova rank for number of repeaters in all grades of primary education?
- Moldova ranks 57th out of 69 countries with data for 2009.
- Is number of repeaters in all grades of primary education rising or falling in Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 95.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Moldova data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Number of repeaters in all grades of primary education. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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