Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Poland

Poland: Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 4,895 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
4,895
Change on year
down 6.9%
World rank
67th
of 196 countries
All-time high
14,434
in 2005
All-time low
2,476
in 1993
Years of data
43
1971–2024

Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Poland, 1971–2024

2.5k5.0k7.5k10.0k12.5k15.0k1971199720241971: 11.3k1972: 13.8k1973: 13.7k1974: 9.0k1975: 7.1k1976: 4.4k1977: 4.0k1978: 3.6k1979: 3.3k1980: 3.0k1981: 3.0k1982: 5.9k1983: 6.0k1984: 4.7k1985: 3.5k1986: 3.1k1987: 2.9k1988: 2.6k1989: 2.5k1990: 3.1k1991: 2.7k1992: 2.8k1993: 2.5k1994: 3.1k1995: 4.0k1996: 4.9k1997: 4.4k1998: 4.1k1999: 4.8k2002: 10.5k2003: 12.6k2004: 12.7k2005: 14.4k2013: 12.8k2014: 11.7k2015: 10.6k2016: 9.5k2017: 8.1k2018: 7.6k2019: 2.8k2022: 5.2k2023: 5.3k2024: 4.9k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

In 2024, repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Poland stood at 4,895.

The figure is down 6.9% on the previous year and down 58.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Poland peaked at 14,434 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 2,476, in 1993.

That places Poland 67th out of 196 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Poland, year by year

Annual values for Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (number) in Poland, 1971 to 2024.
Year Value Change
1971 11,329
1972 13,803 +21.8%
1973 13,718 -0.6%
1974 9,004 -34.4%
1975 7,069 -21.5%
1976 4,441 -37.2%
1977 4,027 -9.3%
1978 3,611 -10.3%
1979 3,342 -7.4%
1980 2,974 -11.0%
1981 3,011 +1.2%
1982 5,917 +96.5%
1983 6,022 +1.8%
1984 4,701 -21.9%
1985 3,484 -25.9%
1986 3,058 -12.2%
1987 2,875 -6.0%
1988 2,594 -9.8%
1989 2,504 -3.5%
1990 3,081 +23.0%
1991 2,660 -13.7%
1992 2,817 +5.9%
1993 2,476 -12.1%
1994 3,128 +26.3%
1995 3,968 +26.9%
1996 4,885 +23.1%
1997 4,434 -9.2%
1998 4,146 -6.5%
1999 4,849 +17.0%
2002 10,505 +116.6%
2003 12,581 +19.8%
2004 12,664 +0.7%
2005 14,434 +14.0%
2013 12,756 -11.6%
2014 11,653 -8.6%
2015 10,560 -9.4%
2016 9,483 -10.2%
2017 8,051 -15.1%
2018 7,579 -5.9%
2019 2,825 -62.7%
2022 5,160 +82.7%
2023 5,256 +1.9%
2024 4,895 -6.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 7,816 3,342 13,803 9
1980s 3,714 2,504 6,022 10
1990s 3,644 2,476 4,885 10
2000s 12,546 10,505 14,434 4
2010s 8,987 2,825 12,756 7
2020s 5,104 4,895 5,256 3

Countries ranked near Poland

  1. 64 Greece 5,271 compare
  2. 65 Jordan 5,042 compare
  3. 66 Lesotho 5,039 compare
  4. 68 Ghana 4,821 compare
  5. 69 Honduras 4,724 compare
  6. 70 Eritrea 4,595 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Poland?
Repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Poland was 4,895 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 Poland?
The highest recorded value was 14,434 in 2005.
What is the lowest repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Poland?
The lowest recorded value was 2,476 in 1993.
How does Poland rank for repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
Poland ranks 67th out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
Is repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Poland?
Over the last ten years it is down 58.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Poland 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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Indicator
Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
199 places, 4,861 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release