Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Poland
Poland: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 4,788 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4,788
Change on year
up 4.7%
World rank
66th
of 201 countries
All-time high
19,906
in 1971
All-time low
2,987
in 2005
Years of data
51
1971–2024
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Poland, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Poland stood at 4,788.
That represents a change of up 4.7% on the previous year and up 8.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Poland peaked at 19,906 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 2,987, in 2005.
That places Poland 66th 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 Poland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 19,906 | — |
| 1972 | 19,783 | -0.6% |
| 1973 | 18,684 | -5.6% |
| 1974 | 13,289 | -28.9% |
| 1975 | 8,177 | -38.5% |
| 1976 | 8,971 | +9.7% |
| 1977 | 10,130 | +12.9% |
| 1978 | 11,397 | +12.5% |
| 1979 | 10,702 | -6.1% |
| 1980 | 11,202 | +4.7% |
| 1981 | 12,070 | +7.7% |
| 1982 | 15,066 | +24.8% |
| 1983 | 17,136 | +13.7% |
| 1984 | 17,410 | +1.6% |
| 1985 | 16,536 | -5.0% |
| 1986 | 16,436 | -0.6% |
| 1987 | 16,238 | -1.2% |
| 1988 | 15,800 | -2.7% |
| 1989 | 14,747 | -6.7% |
| 1990 | 14,017 | -5.0% |
| 1991 | 13,466 | -3.9% |
| 1992 | 12,635 | -6.2% |
| 1993 | 11,039 | -12.6% |
| 1994 | 10,751 | -2.6% |
| 1995 | 9,345 | -13.1% |
| 1996 | 8,697 | -6.9% |
| 1997 | 8,361 | -3.9% |
| 1998 | 7,690 | -8.0% |
| 1999 | 7,220 | -6.1% |
| 2000 | 5,644 | -21.8% |
| 2001 | 3,486 | -38.2% |
| 2002 | 3,016 | -13.5% |
| 2003 | 3,111 | +3.1% |
| 2004 | 3,032 | -2.5% |
| 2005 | 2,987 | -1.5% |
| 2006 | 3,104 | +3.9% |
| 2007 | 2,996 | -3.5% |
| 2009 | 3,840 | +28.2% |
| 2010 | 3,364 | -12.4% |
| 2011 | 3,257 | -3.2% |
| 2012 | 3,553 | +9.1% |
| 2013 | 4,383 | +23.4% |
| 2014 | 4,416 | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 4,496 | +1.8% |
| 2016 | 5,748 | +27.8% |
| 2017 | 9,546 | +66.1% |
| 2018 | 3,846 | -59.7% |
| 2019 | 3,031 | -21.2% |
| 2022 | 4,258 | +40.5% |
| 2023 | 4,571 | +7.4% |
| 2024 | 4,788 | +4.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 13,449 | 8,177 | 19,906 | 9 |
| 1980s | 15,264 | 11,202 | 17,410 | 10 |
| 1990s | 10,322 | 7,220 | 14,017 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,468 | 2,987 | 5,644 | 9 |
| 2010s | 4,564 | 3,031 | 9,546 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,539 | 4,258 | 4,788 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Poland
More education data for Poland
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 15,398 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 776,213 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 735,804 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.33 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.60 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.04 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0438 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 primary education, both sexes in Poland?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Poland was 4,788 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 19,906 in 1971.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,987 in 2005.
- How does Poland rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Poland ranks 66th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Poland 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