Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Germany
Germany: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 10,424 in 2008. ▼ Falling
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Germany, 1993–2008
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2008, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Germany stood at 10,424.
That represents a change of up 8.7% on the previous year and down 43.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Germany peaked at 18,370 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 9,592, in 2007.
Germany ranks 49th of 201 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 15 years of available data.
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 17,394 | — |
| 1994 | 18,307 | +5.2% |
| 1995 | 17,322 | -5.4% |
| 1996 | 17,324 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 18,370 | +6.0% |
| 1999 | 16,904 | -8.0% |
| 2000 | 16,151 | -4.5% |
| 2001 | 14,921 | -7.6% |
| 2002 | 14,112 | -5.4% |
| 2003 | 11,889 | -15.8% |
| 2004 | 12,213 | +2.7% |
| 2005 | 12,149 | -0.5% |
| 2006 | 10,122 | -16.7% |
| 2007 | 9,592 | -5.2% |
| 2008 | 10,424 | +8.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17,604 | 16,904 | 18,370 | 6 |
| 2000s | 12,397 | 9,592 | 16,151 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More education data for Germany
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.31 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.83 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0396 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 3.31 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 2.83 % 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 0.0396 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.62 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Germany?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Germany was 10,424 in 2008, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 18,370 in 1997.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,592 in 2007.
- How does Germany rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Germany ranks 49th out of 201 countries with data for 2008.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Germany 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