Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 1,566 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1,566
Change on year
up 2.4%
World rank
100th
of 197 countries
All-time high
13,376
in 1971
All-time low
967
in 2021
Years of data
52
1971–2024
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Bulgaria, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Bulgaria recorded 1,566 for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in 2024.
The figure is up 2.4% on the previous year and down 23.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Bulgaria peaked at 13,376 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 967, in 2021.
Bulgaria ranks 100th of 197 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.
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 13,376 | — |
| 1972 | 11,628 | -13.1% |
| 1973 | 9,920 | -14.7% |
| 1974 | 8,281 | -16.5% |
| 1975 | 6,808 | -17.8% |
| 1976 | 4,823 | -29.2% |
| 1977 | 4,158 | -13.8% |
| 1978 | 3,277 | -21.2% |
| 1979 | 2,461 | -24.9% |
| 1980 | 2,475 | +0.6% |
| 1981 | 2,421 | -2.2% |
| 1982 | 2,575 | +6.4% |
| 1983 | 2,621 | +1.8% |
| 1984 | 2,726 | +4.0% |
| 1985 | 2,577 | -5.5% |
| 1986 | 2,418 | -6.2% |
| 1987 | 2,595 | +7.3% |
| 1988 | 3,049 | +17.5% |
| 1989 | 4,471 | +46.6% |
| 1990 | 4,645 | +3.9% |
| 1991 | 6,797 | +46.3% |
| 1992 | 7,392 | +8.8% |
| 1993 | 7,605 | +2.9% |
| 1994 | 5,999 | -21.1% |
| 1995 | 5,121 | -14.6% |
| 1996 | 5,421 | +5.9% |
| 1997 | 4,701 | -13.3% |
| 1999 | 4,071 | -13.4% |
| 2001 | 2,901 | -28.7% |
| 2002 | 3,077 | +6.1% |
| 2003 | 2,872 | -6.7% |
| 2004 | 2,918 | +1.6% |
| 2005 | 2,776 | -4.9% |
| 2006 | 2,505 | -9.8% |
| 2007 | 2,571 | +2.6% |
| 2008 | 2,392 | -7.0% |
| 2009 | 2,179 | -8.9% |
| 2010 | 1,688 | -22.5% |
| 2011 | 1,459 | -13.6% |
| 2012 | 1,603 | +9.9% |
| 2013 | 1,904 | +18.8% |
| 2014 | 2,052 | +7.8% |
| 2015 | 2,413 | +17.6% |
| 2016 | 2,069 | -14.3% |
| 2017 | 1,952 | -5.7% |
| 2018 | 2,037 | +4.4% |
| 2019 | 1,843 | -9.5% |
| 2020 | 1,762 | -4.4% |
| 2021 | 967 | -45.1% |
| 2022 | 1,224 | +26.6% |
| 2023 | 1,529 | +24.9% |
| 2024 | 1,566 | +2.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7,192 | 2,461 | 13,376 | 9 |
| 1980s | 2,793 | 2,418 | 4,471 | 10 |
| 1990s | 5,750 | 4,071 | 7,605 | 9 |
| 2000s | 2,688 | 2,179 | 3,077 | 9 |
| 2010s | 1,902 | 1,459 | 2,413 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,410 | 967 | 1,762 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
More education data for Bulgaria
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,173 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 111,576 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 105,281 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 485,226 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 234,521 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.7644 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0364 units per person (2024)
- 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 Bulgaria?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Bulgaria was 1,566 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 13,376 in 1971.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 967 in 2021.
- How does Bulgaria rank for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Bulgaria ranks 100th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria 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