Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Türkiye
Türkiye: Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 47,186 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Türkiye, 1976–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Türkiye is 47,186, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 237.3% on the previous year and up 206.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Türkiye peaked at 292,948 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 12,441, in 2017.
Türkiye ranks 22nd of 200 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 Türkiye, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 69,004 | — |
| 1977 | 85,383 | +23.7% |
| 1982 | 126,076 | +47.7% |
| 1983 | 178,747 | +41.8% |
| 1984 | 174,959 | -2.1% |
| 1986 | 216,242 | +23.6% |
| 1987 | 244,673 | +13.1% |
| 1988 | 274,076 | +12.0% |
| 1989 | 276,186 | +0.8% |
| 1990 | 292,948 | +6.1% |
| 1991 | 291,776 | -0.4% |
| 1992 | 204,535 | -29.9% |
| 2004 | 59,948 | -70.7% |
| 2005 | 59,912 | -0.1% |
| 2006 | 67,892 | +13.3% |
| 2007 | 65,428 | -3.6% |
| 2008 | 67,005 | +2.4% |
| 2009 | 57,429 | -14.3% |
| 2010 | 37,970 | -33.9% |
| 2011 | 44,796 | +18.0% |
| 2012 | 52,397 | +17.0% |
| 2013 | 15,383 | -70.6% |
| 2014 | 22,018 | +43.1% |
| 2015 | 26,881 | +22.1% |
| 2016 | 32,839 | +22.2% |
| 2017 | 12,441 | -62.1% |
| 2018 | 21,549 | +73.2% |
| 2019 | 16,343 | -24.2% |
| 2020 | 16,087 | -1.6% |
| 2021 | 36,333 | +125.9% |
| 2022 | 13,989 | -61.5% |
| 2023 | 47,186 | +237.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 77,194 | 69,004 | 85,383 | 2 |
| 1980s | 212,994 | 126,076 | 276,186 | 7 |
| 1990s | 263,086 | 204,535 | 292,948 | 3 |
| 2000s | 62,936 | 57,429 | 67,892 | 6 |
| 2010s | 28,262 | 12,441 | 52,397 | 10 |
| 2020s | 28,399 | 13,989 | 47,186 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Türkiye
More education data for Türkiye
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 788,294 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 184,302 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.05 million (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 980,973 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 12.31 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.54 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.87 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0649 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Türkiye?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Türkiye was 47,186 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 Türkiye?
- The highest recorded value was 292,948 in 1990.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Türkiye?
- The lowest recorded value was 12,441 in 2017.
- How does Türkiye rank for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Türkiye ranks 22nd out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Türkiye?
- Over the last ten years it is up 206.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Türkiye 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