Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Netherlands
Netherlands: Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 6,933 in 2010. ▼ Falling
Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Netherlands, 1971–2010
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2010, repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Netherlands stood at 6,933.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.9% on the previous year and down 7.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Netherlands peaked at 21,633 in 1977 and was at its lowest, 6,507, in 2004.
That places Netherlands 58th out of 196 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 30 years of available data.
Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 13,905 | — |
| 1972 | 16,717 | +20.2% |
| 1973 | 17,727 | +6.0% |
| 1974 | 20,039 | +13.0% |
| 1975 | 20,675 | +3.2% |
| 1976 | 21,552 | +4.2% |
| 1977 | 21,633 | +0.4% |
| 1978 | 21,451 | -0.8% |
| 1979 | 21,463 | +0.1% |
| 1980 | 20,798 | -3.1% |
| 1981 | 19,914 | -4.3% |
| 1982 | 18,110 | -9.1% |
| 1983 | 16,960 | -6.4% |
| 1984 | 17,288 | +1.9% |
| 1985 | 17,538 | +1.4% |
| 1986 | 17,187 | -2.0% |
| 1987 | 15,847 | -7.8% |
| 1988 | 14,066 | -11.2% |
| 1989 | 12,359 | -12.1% |
| 1990 | 11,623 | -6.0% |
| 1991 | 11,592 | -0.3% |
| 1992 | 11,085 | -4.4% |
| 1999 | 7,464 | -32.7% |
| 2004 | 6,507 | -12.8% |
| 2005 | 6,590 | +1.3% |
| 2006 | 7,380 | +12.0% |
| 2007 | 7,267 | -1.5% |
| 2008 | 7,055 | -2.9% |
| 2009 | 6,674 | -5.4% |
| 2010 | 6,933 | +3.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 19,462 | 13,905 | 21,633 | 9 |
| 1980s | 17,007 | 12,359 | 20,798 | 10 |
| 1990s | 10,441 | 7,464 | 11,623 | 4 |
| 2000s | 6,912 | 6,507 | 7,380 | 6 |
| 2010s | 6,933 | 6,933 | 6,933 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
- 55 Papua New Guinea 7,624 compare
- 56 Romania 7,236 compare
- 57 Syrian Arab Republic 7,163 compare
- 59 Viet Nam 6,730 compare
- 60 Nicaragua 6,368 compare
- 61 Central African Republic 5,902 compare
More education data for Netherlands
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.14 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.0937 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.064 units per person (2023)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1.14 million (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 0.0937 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.064 units per person (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 555,749 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Netherlands?
- Repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Netherlands was 6,933 in 2010, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 21,633 in 1977.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,507 in 2004.
- How does Netherlands rank for repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Netherlands ranks 58th out of 196 countries with data for 2010.
- Is repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Netherlands 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