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
Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Greece, 1971–2023
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More education data for Greece
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 578,574 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.67 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0556 units per person (2023)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 578,574 (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -1.67 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.0556 units per person (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 280,770 (2023)
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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February 2026 Data Release