Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Belgium
Belgium: Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 1,758 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Belgium, 1974–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Belgium is 1,758, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 57.8% on the previous year and down 87.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Belgium peaked at 20,995 in 1975 and was at its lowest, 1,114, in 2022.
That places Belgium 97th out of 197 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Belgium, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 20,201 | — |
| 1975 | 20,995 | +3.9% |
| 1976 | 20,719 | -1.3% |
| 1977 | 20,860 | +0.7% |
| 1993 | 9,152 | -56.1% |
| 1994 | 8,685 | -5.1% |
| 2006 | 8,076 | -7.0% |
| 2007 | 8,146 | +0.9% |
| 2008 | 8,642 | +6.1% |
| 2009 | 8,194 | -5.2% |
| 2010 | 11,580 | +41.3% |
| 2011 | 12,536 | +8.3% |
| 2012 | 10,538 | -15.9% |
| 2013 | 13,521 | +28.3% |
| 2014 | 11,302 | -16.4% |
| 2015 | 10,768 | -4.7% |
| 2016 | 7,617 | -29.3% |
| 2017 | 3,814 | -49.9% |
| 2018 | 3,864 | +1.3% |
| 2019 | 3,952 | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 4,405 | +11.5% |
| 2021 | 2,214 | -49.7% |
| 2022 | 1,114 | -49.7% |
| 2023 | 1,758 | +57.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 20,694 | 20,201 | 20,995 | 4 |
| 1990s | 8,918 | 8,685 | 9,152 | 2 |
| 2000s | 8,264 | 8,076 | 8,642 | 4 |
| 2010s | 8,949 | 3,814 | 13,521 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,373 | 1,114 | 4,405 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
More education data for Belgium
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 17,384 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 221,494 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 210,503 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.18 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 814,388 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.1356 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0691 units per person (2023)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Belgium?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Belgium was 1,758 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 20,995 in 1975.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,114 in 2022.
- How does Belgium rank for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Belgium ranks 97th out of 197 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is down 87.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release