Number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in Romania
Romania: Number of repeaters in all grades of primary education was 14,415 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in Romania, 1990–2023
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in Romania is 14,415, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 24.3% on the previous year and up 19.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in Romania peaked at 50,897 in 1993 and was at its lowest, 7,029, in 2021.
Romania ranks 21st of 69 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 Romania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 24,321 | — |
| 1993 | 50,897 | +109.3% |
| 1995 | 36,931 | -27.4% |
| 1996 | 38,298 | +3.7% |
| 1997 | 39,330 | +2.7% |
| 1999 | 43,265 | +10.0% |
| 2000 | 40,201 | -7.1% |
| 2001 | 34,454 | -14.3% |
| 2002 | 32,177 | -6.6% |
| 2003 | 27,389 | -14.9% |
| 2004 | 24,616 | -10.1% |
| 2005 | 21,914 | -11.0% |
| 2006 | 20,531 | -6.3% |
| 2007 | 11,697 | -43.0% |
| 2008 | 14,756 | +26.2% |
| 2009 | 14,382 | -2.5% |
| 2010 | 15,181 | +5.6% |
| 2011 | 13,568 | -10.6% |
| 2012 | 12,106 | -10.8% |
| 2015 | 8,051 | -33.5% |
| 2016 | 10,757 | +33.6% |
| 2017 | 12,042 | +11.9% |
| 2018 | 12,119 | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 11,987 | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 11,823 | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 7,029 | -40.5% |
| 2022 | 11,593 | +64.9% |
| 2023 | 14,415 | +24.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 38,840 | 24,321 | 50,897 | 6 |
| 2000s | 24,212 | 11,697 | 40,201 | 10 |
| 2010s | 11,976 | 8,051 | 15,181 | 8 |
| 2020s | 11,215 | 7,029 | 14,415 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Romania
More education data for Romania
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 873,154 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.7448 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0458 units per person (2023)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 873,154 (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 0.7448 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.0458 units per person (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 422,100 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in Romania?
- Number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in Romania was 14,415 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest number of repeaters in all grades of primary education recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 50,897 in 1993.
- What is the lowest number of repeaters in all grades of primary education recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,029 in 2021.
- How does Romania rank for number of repeaters in all grades of primary education?
- Romania ranks 21st out of 69 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of repeaters in all grades of primary education rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania 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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