Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Denmark
Denmark: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 1,196 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Denmark, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Denmark is 1,196, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 4.7% on the previous year and down 33.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Denmark peaked at 1,993 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1971.
That places Denmark 100th out of 201 countries with data for 2024, 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 primary education, both sexes in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 0 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 0 | — |
| 1983 | 0 | — |
| 1984 | 0 | — |
| 1985 | 0 | — |
| 1986 | 0 | — |
| 1987 | 0 | — |
| 1988 | 0 | — |
| 1989 | 0 | — |
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 0 | — |
| 1999 | 0 | — |
| 2000 | 0 | — |
| 2001 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 132 | — |
| 2010 | 78 | -40.9% |
| 2011 | 59 | -24.4% |
| 2012 | 764 | +1194.9% |
| 2013 | 1,993 | +160.9% |
| 2014 | 1,789 | -10.2% |
| 2015 | 1,883 | +5.3% |
| 2016 | 1,737 | -7.8% |
| 2017 | 1,677 | -3.5% |
| 2018 | 1,512 | -9.8% |
| 2019 | 1,494 | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 1,464 | -2.0% |
| 2021 | 1,278 | -12.7% |
| 2022 | 1,105 | -13.5% |
| 2023 | 1,142 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | 1,196 | +4.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2000s | 14.67 | 0 | 132 | 9 |
| 2010s | 1,299 | 59 | 1,993 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,237 | 1,105 | 1,464 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
- 97 Ukraine 1,316 compare
- 98 Switzerland 1,245 compare
- 99 Eswatini 1,205 compare
- 101 Guadeloupe 1,011 compare
- 102 Ecuador 961 compare
- 103 New Caledonia 891 compare
More education data for Denmark
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 432,238 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.8558 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0723 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 432,238 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -0.8558 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.0723 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 210,251 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Denmark?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Denmark was 1,196 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 1,993 in 2013.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1971.
- How does Denmark rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Denmark ranks 100th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release