Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes was 257 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
257
Change on year
up 3.6%
World rank
121st
of 200 countries
All-time high
7,415
in 1971
All-time low
39
in 2016
Years of data
54
1971–2024
Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Bulgaria, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Bulgaria stood at 257.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.6% on the previous year and up 267.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Bulgaria peaked at 7,415 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 39, in 2016.
That places Bulgaria 121st out of 200 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 primary education, both sexes in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 7,415 | — |
| 1972 | 6,826 | -7.9% |
| 1973 | 6,304 | -7.6% |
| 1974 | 5,376 | -14.7% |
| 1975 | 2,927 | -45.6% |
| 1976 | 2,038 | -30.4% |
| 1977 | 2,066 | +1.4% |
| 1978 | 2,167 | +4.9% |
| 1979 | 2,063 | -4.8% |
| 1980 | 2,007 | -2.7% |
| 1981 | 1,890 | -5.8% |
| 1982 | 1,688 | -10.7% |
| 1983 | 1,592 | -5.7% |
| 1984 | 1,960 | +23.1% |
| 1985 | 1,978 | +0.9% |
| 1986 | 2,059 | +4.1% |
| 1987 | 2,137 | +3.8% |
| 1988 | 2,254 | +5.5% |
| 1989 | 2,926 | +29.8% |
| 1990 | 2,841 | -2.9% |
| 1991 | 4,227 | +48.8% |
| 1992 | 4,066 | -3.8% |
| 1993 | 4,541 | +11.7% |
| 1994 | 4,405 | -3.0% |
| 1995 | 4,353 | -1.2% |
| 1996 | 4,647 | +6.8% |
| 1997 | 4,684 | +0.8% |
| 1998 | 4,454 | -4.9% |
| 1999 | 4,316 | -3.1% |
| 2000 | 4,205 | -2.6% |
| 2001 | 3,290 | -21.8% |
| 2002 | 3,094 | -6.0% |
| 2003 | 2,703 | -12.6% |
| 2004 | 2,253 | -16.6% |
| 2005 | 2,246 | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 2,026 | -9.8% |
| 2007 | 1,673 | -17.4% |
| 2008 | 1,409 | -15.8% |
| 2009 | 1,244 | -11.7% |
| 2010 | 502 | -59.6% |
| 2011 | 146 | -70.9% |
| 2012 | 102 | -30.1% |
| 2013 | 80 | -21.6% |
| 2014 | 70 | -12.5% |
| 2015 | 54 | -22.9% |
| 2016 | 39 | -27.8% |
| 2017 | 56 | +43.6% |
| 2018 | 67 | +19.6% |
| 2019 | 66 | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 114 | +72.7% |
| 2021 | 65 | -43.0% |
| 2022 | 149 | +129.2% |
| 2023 | 248 | +66.4% |
| 2024 | 257 | +3.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4,131 | 2,038 | 7,415 | 9 |
| 1980s | 2,049 | 1,592 | 2,926 | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,253 | 2,841 | 4,684 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,414 | 1,244 | 4,205 | 10 |
| 2010s | 118.2 | 39 | 502 | 10 |
| 2020s | 166.6 | 65 | 257 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
- 118 Martinique 385 compare
- 119 Ireland 371 compare
- 120 Egypt 298 compare
- 122 Hong Kong, China 254 compare
- 123 Tajikistan 223 compare
- 124 Bahamas 209 compare
More education data for Bulgaria
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 105,281 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 485,226 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 234,521 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.7644 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0364 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 234,521 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 0.7644 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Bulgaria?
- Repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Bulgaria was 257 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 7,415 in 1971.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 39 in 2016.
- How does Bulgaria rank for repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes?
- Bulgaria ranks 121st out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 267.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release