Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Türkiye
Türkiye: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 122,648 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Türkiye, 1984–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Türkiye stood at 122,648.
The figure is down 29.7% on the previous year and up 53.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Türkiye peaked at 287,901 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 46,076, in 2009.
That places Türkiye 13th out of 204 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
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 Türkiye, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 225,532 | — |
| 1985 | 287,901 | +27.7% |
| 1986 | 233,700 | -18.8% |
| 1987 | 220,297 | -5.7% |
| 1988 | 216,987 | -1.5% |
| 1989 | 222,760 | +2.7% |
| 1990 | 204,494 | -8.2% |
| 1991 | 194,713 | -4.8% |
| 1992 | 187,742 | -3.6% |
| 1993 | 165,736 | -11.7% |
| 1994 | 138,153 | -16.6% |
| 1995 | 136,867 | -0.9% |
| 2004 | 62,898 | -54.0% |
| 2005 | 58,592 | -6.8% |
| 2006 | 58,592 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 57,556 | -1.8% |
| 2008 | 55,799 | -3.1% |
| 2009 | 46,076 | -17.4% |
| 2010 | 65,868 | +43.0% |
| 2011 | 101,979 | +54.8% |
| 2012 | 89,270 | -12.5% |
| 2013 | 80,160 | -10.2% |
| 2014 | 68,140 | -15.0% |
| 2015 | 62,588 | -8.1% |
| 2016 | 74,635 | +19.2% |
| 2017 | 81,913 | +9.8% |
| 2018 | 93,018 | +13.6% |
| 2019 | 90,961 | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 98,711 | +8.5% |
| 2021 | 73,001 | -26.0% |
| 2022 | 174,482 | +139.0% |
| 2023 | 122,648 | -29.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 234,530 | 216,987 | 287,901 | 6 |
| 1990s | 171,284 | 136,867 | 204,494 | 6 |
| 2000s | 56,586 | 46,076 | 62,898 | 6 |
| 2010s | 80,853 | 62,588 | 101,979 | 10 |
| 2020s | 117,210 | 73,001 | 174,482 | 4 |
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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 primary education, both sexes in Türkiye?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Türkiye was 122,648 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Türkiye?
- The highest recorded value was 287,901 in 1985.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Türkiye?
- The lowest recorded value was 46,076 in 2009.
- How does Türkiye rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Türkiye ranks 13th out of 204 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Türkiye?
- Over the last ten years it is up 53.0%. 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 primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release