Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 1,221 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1,221
Change on year
down 11.1%
World rank
106th
of 196 countries
All-time high
8,670
in 1971
All-time low
765
in 2021
Years of data
52
1971–2024
Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Bulgaria, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Bulgaria stood at 1,221.
That represents a change of down 11.1% on the previous year and down 14.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Bulgaria peaked at 8,670 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 765, in 2021.
Bulgaria ranks 106th of 196 countries on this measure, 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 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 8,670 | — |
| 1972 | 7,183 | -17.2% |
| 1973 | 6,254 | -12.9% |
| 1974 | 5,073 | -18.9% |
| 1975 | 4,138 | -18.4% |
| 1976 | 2,581 | -37.6% |
| 1977 | 2,378 | -7.9% |
| 1978 | 2,200 | -7.5% |
| 1979 | 2,021 | -8.1% |
| 1980 | 2,301 | +13.9% |
| 1981 | 2,090 | -9.2% |
| 1982 | 2,474 | +18.4% |
| 1983 | 2,748 | +11.1% |
| 1984 | 2,736 | -0.4% |
| 1985 | 2,668 | -2.5% |
| 1986 | 2,405 | -9.9% |
| 1987 | 2,146 | -10.8% |
| 1988 | 2,702 | +25.9% |
| 1989 | 3,917 | +45.0% |
| 1990 | 3,981 | +1.6% |
| 1991 | 5,972 | +50.0% |
| 1992 | 6,352 | +6.4% |
| 1993 | 7,158 | +12.7% |
| 1994 | 5,820 | -18.7% |
| 1995 | 4,999 | -14.1% |
| 1996 | 4,645 | -7.1% |
| 1997 | 4,007 | -13.7% |
| 1999 | 3,134 | -21.8% |
| 2001 | 2,029 | -35.3% |
| 2002 | 2,148 | +5.9% |
| 2003 | 1,964 | -8.6% |
| 2004 | 2,049 | +4.3% |
| 2005 | 2,083 | +1.7% |
| 2006 | 1,864 | -10.5% |
| 2007 | 1,981 | +6.3% |
| 2008 | 1,855 | -6.4% |
| 2009 | 1,504 | -18.9% |
| 2010 | 1,364 | -9.3% |
| 2011 | 1,064 | -22.0% |
| 2012 | 1,038 | -2.4% |
| 2013 | 1,161 | +11.8% |
| 2014 | 1,435 | +23.6% |
| 2015 | 1,764 | +22.9% |
| 2016 | 1,485 | -15.8% |
| 2017 | 1,538 | +3.6% |
| 2018 | 1,540 | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 1,358 | -11.8% |
| 2020 | 1,346 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 765 | -43.2% |
| 2022 | 1,151 | +50.5% |
| 2023 | 1,373 | +19.3% |
| 2024 | 1,221 | -11.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4,500 | 2,021 | 8,670 | 9 |
| 1980s | 2,619 | 2,090 | 3,917 | 10 |
| 1990s | 5,119 | 3,134 | 7,158 | 9 |
| 2000s | 1,942 | 1,504 | 2,148 | 9 |
| 2010s | 1,375 | 1,038 | 1,764 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,171 | 765 | 1,373 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
More education data for Bulgaria
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,173 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 111,576 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 105,281 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 485,226 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 234,521 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.7644 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0364 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 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Bulgaria?
- Repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Bulgaria was 1,221 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 8,670 in 1971.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 765 in 2021.
- How does Bulgaria rank for repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Bulgaria ranks 106th out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release