Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Portugal
Portugal: Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 3,250 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Portugal, 1972–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Portugal stood at 3,250.
That represents a change of up 12.5% on the previous year and down 38.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Portugal peaked at 27,264 in 1986 and was at its lowest, 1,767, in 2021.
Portugal ranks 80th of 199 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 Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 3,373 | — |
| 1973 | 3,991 | +18.3% |
| 1974 | 5,311 | +33.1% |
| 1975 | 2,306 | -56.6% |
| 1976 | 8,293 | +259.6% |
| 1977 | 6,268 | -24.4% |
| 1978 | 18,246 | +191.1% |
| 1985 | 26,465 | +45.0% |
| 1986 | 27,264 | +3.0% |
| 1990 | 23,778 | -12.8% |
| 1991 | 25,849 | +8.7% |
| 2018 | 5,296 | -79.5% |
| 2019 | 5,126 | -3.2% |
| 2020 | 3,548 | -30.8% |
| 2021 | 1,767 | -50.2% |
| 2022 | 2,890 | +63.6% |
| 2023 | 3,250 | +12.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6,827 | 2,306 | 18,246 | 7 |
| 1980s | 26,864 | 26,465 | 27,264 | 2 |
| 1990s | 24,814 | 23,778 | 25,849 | 2 |
| 2010s | 5,211 | 5,126 | 5,296 | 2 |
| 2020s | 2,864 | 1,767 | 3,548 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 77 El Salvador 4,075 compare
- 78 Haiti 3,817 compare
- 79 Costa Rica 3,668 compare
- 81 Uruguay 3,204 compare
- 82 Guinea-Bissau 3,073 compare
- 83 Bhutan 2,908 compare
More education data for Portugal
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 82,664 (2018)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 11,380 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 136,282 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 128,743 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 741,752 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 598,661 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.89 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0566 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Portugal?
- Repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Portugal was 3,250 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 27,264 in 1986.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,767 in 2021.
- How does Portugal rank for repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Portugal ranks 80th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 38.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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