Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Türkiye
Türkiye: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 93,018 number in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Türkiye, 1984–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Türkiye is 93,018 number, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 13.6% on the previous year and up 66.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Türkiye peaked at 287,901 number in 1985 and was at its lowest, 46,076 number, in 2009.
Türkiye ranks 17th of 189 countries on this measure, 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 | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 225,532 number | — |
| 1985 | 287,901 number | +27.7% |
| 1986 | 233,700 number | -18.8% |
| 1987 | 220,297 number | -5.7% |
| 1988 | 216,987 number | -1.5% |
| 1989 | 222,760 number | +2.7% |
| 1990 | 204,494 number | -8.2% |
| 1991 | 194,713 number | -4.8% |
| 1992 | 187,742 number | -3.6% |
| 1993 | 165,736 number | -11.7% |
| 1994 | 138,153 number | -16.6% |
| 1995 | 136,867 number | -0.9% |
| 2004 | 62,898 number | -54.0% |
| 2005 | 58,592 number | -6.8% |
| 2006 | 58,592 number | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 57,556 number | -1.8% |
| 2008 | 55,799 number | -3.1% |
| 2009 | 46,076 number | -17.4% |
| 2010 | 65,868 number | +43.0% |
| 2011 | 101,979 number | +54.8% |
| 2012 | 89,270 number | -12.5% |
| 2014 | 68,140 number | -23.7% |
| 2015 | 62,588 number | -8.1% |
| 2016 | 74,635 number | +19.2% |
| 2017 | 81,913 number | +9.8% |
| 2018 | 93,018 number | +13.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 234,530 number | 216,987 number | 287,901 number | 6 |
| 1990s | 171,284 number | 136,867 number | 204,494 number | 6 |
| 2000s | 56,586 number | 46,076 number | 62,898 number | 6 |
| 2010s | 79,676 number | 62,588 number | 101,979 number | 8 |
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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 93,018 number in 2018, 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 number 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 number in 2009.
- How does Türkiye rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Türkiye ranks 17th out of 189 countries with data for 2018.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Türkiye?
- Over the last ten years it is up 66.7%. 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 primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of pupils in the specified grade who are enrolled in the same grade for a second (or further) year.