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 5,296 number in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Portugal, 1972–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
In 2018, repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Portugal stood at 5,296 number.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Portugal peaked at 27,264 number in 1986 and was at its lowest, 2,306 number, in 1975.
That places Portugal 73rd out of 185 countries with data for 2018, 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 Portugal, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 3,373 number | — |
| 1973 | 3,991 number | +18.3% |
| 1974 | 5,311 number | +33.1% |
| 1975 | 2,306 number | -56.6% |
| 1976 | 8,293 number | +259.6% |
| 1977 | 6,268 number | -24.4% |
| 1978 | 18,246 number | +191.1% |
| 1985 | 26,465 number | +45.0% |
| 1986 | 27,264 number | +3.0% |
| 1990 | 23,778 number | -12.8% |
| 1991 | 25,849 number | +8.7% |
| 2018 | 5,296 number | -79.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6,827 number | 2,306 number | 18,246 number | 7 |
| 1980s | 26,864 number | 26,465 number | 27,264 number | 2 |
| 1990s | 24,814 number | 23,778 number | 25,849 number | 2 |
| 2010s | 5,296 number | 5,296 number | 5,296 number | 1 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
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 5,296 number in 2018, 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 number 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 2,306 number in 1975.
- How does Portugal rank for repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Portugal ranks 73rd out of 185 countries with data for 2018.
- 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.
Download this data
CSV · JSON — 12 observations, free to reuse under CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data).
About this data
Number of pupils in the specified grade who are enrolled in the same grade for a second (or further) year.