Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Greece

Greece: Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes was 1,213 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
1,213
Change on year
up 8.2%
World rank
100th
of 200 countries
All-time high
9,824
in 1972
All-time low
0
in 2004
Years of data
38
1971–2023

Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Greece, 1971–2023

02.0k4.0k6.0k8.0k10.0k1971199720231971: 9.6k1972: 9.8k1973: 8.8k1974: 7.5k1975: 6.6k1976: 5.5k1977: 4.7k1978: 3.5k1979: 2.7k1980: 2.5k1981: 1.9k1982: 2051983: 2161984: 2151985: 1601986: 2111987: 2231988: 831989: 201992: 1422004: 02005: 6642006: 7312007: 7602010: 7942011: 8302012: 8192013: 7882014: 7332015: 7632016: 6972017: 7102018: 8162019: 7752020: 6722021: 7762022: 1.1k2023: 1.2k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

In 2023, repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Greece stood at 1,213.

That represents a change of up 8.2% on the previous year and up 53.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Greece peaked at 9,824 in 1972 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2004.

That places Greece 100th out of 200 countries with data for 2023, 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 Greece, year by year

Annual values for Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes (number) in Greece, 1971 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1971 9,639
1972 9,824 +1.9%
1973 8,812 -10.3%
1974 7,480 -15.1%
1975 6,624 -11.4%
1976 5,550 -16.2%
1977 4,657 -16.1%
1978 3,549 -23.8%
1979 2,739 -22.8%
1980 2,466 -10.0%
1981 1,852 -24.9%
1982 205 -88.9%
1983 216 +5.4%
1984 215 -0.5%
1985 160 -25.6%
1986 211 +31.9%
1987 223 +5.7%
1988 83 -62.8%
1989 20 -75.9%
1992 142 +610.0%
2004 0 -100.0%
2005 664
2006 731 +10.1%
2007 760 +4.0%
2010 794 +4.5%
2011 830 +4.5%
2012 819 -1.3%
2013 788 -3.8%
2014 733 -7.0%
2015 763 +4.1%
2016 697 -8.7%
2017 710 +1.9%
2018 816 +14.9%
2019 775 -5.0%
2020 672 -13.3%
2021 776 +15.5%
2022 1,121 +44.5%
2023 1,213 +8.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 6,542 2,739 9,824 9
1980s 565.1 20 2,466 10
1990s 142 142 142 1
2000s 538.75 0 760 4
2010s 772.5 697 830 10
2020s 945.5 672 1,213 4

Countries ranked near Greece

  1. 97 Italy 1,271 compare
  2. 98 Suriname 1,268 compare
  3. 99 China 1,228 compare
  4. 101 Israel 1,054 compare
  5. 102 Jordan 969 compare
  6. 103 Slovakia 957 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Greece?
Repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Greece was 1,213 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Greece?
The highest recorded value was 9,824 in 1972.
What is the lowest repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Greece?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2004.
How does Greece rank for repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes?
Greece ranks 100th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
Is repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Greece?
Over the last ten years it is up 53.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Greece 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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Indicator
Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
203 places, 5,715 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release