Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Hungary
Hungary: Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 1,384 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Hungary, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Hungary is 1,384, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 16.4% on the previous year and down 39.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Hungary peaked at 6,332 in 1972 and was at its lowest, 1,145, in 2021.
That places Hungary 104th out of 196 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 36 years of available data.
Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Hungary, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 5,862 | — |
| 1972 | 6,332 | +8.0% |
| 1973 | 5,071 | -19.9% |
| 1974 | 3,493 | -31.1% |
| 1975 | 3,180 | -9.0% |
| 1976 | 3,243 | +2.0% |
| 1977 | 2,555 | -21.2% |
| 1978 | 2,141 | -16.2% |
| 1979 | 2,064 | -3.6% |
| 1980 | 2,736 | +32.6% |
| 1981 | 2,869 | +4.9% |
| 1982 | 3,408 | +18.8% |
| 1983 | 3,565 | +4.6% |
| 1984 | 4,212 | +18.1% |
| 1985 | 4,642 | +10.2% |
| 1986 | 4,911 | +5.8% |
| 1987 | 4,825 | -1.8% |
| 1988 | 5,373 | +11.4% |
| 1989 | 5,861 | +9.1% |
| 1990 | 5,752 | -1.9% |
| 1991 | 5,881 | +2.2% |
| 1992 | 5,258 | -10.6% |
| 1993 | 4,716 | -10.3% |
| 1997 | 3,696 | -21.6% |
| 2013 | 2,357 | -36.2% |
| 2014 | 2,280 | -3.3% |
| 2015 | 2,219 | -2.7% |
| 2016 | 2,200 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 2,010 | -8.6% |
| 2018 | 2,015 | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 1,916 | -4.9% |
| 2020 | 1,743 | -9.0% |
| 2021 | 1,145 | -34.3% |
| 2022 | 1,661 | +45.1% |
| 2023 | 1,656 | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 1,384 | -16.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3,771 | 2,064 | 6,332 | 9 |
| 1980s | 4,240 | 2,736 | 5,861 | 10 |
| 1990s | 5,061 | 3,696 | 5,881 | 5 |
| 2010s | 2,142 | 1,916 | 2,357 | 7 |
| 2020s | 1,518 | 1,145 | 1,743 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
More education data for Hungary
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 6,790 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 163,967 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 150,126 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 815,267 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 384,692 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.9656 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0402 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 Hungary?
- Repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Hungary was 1,384 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 Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 6,332 in 1972.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,145 in 2021.
- How does Hungary rank for repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Hungary ranks 104th out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Hungary 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