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

Portugal: Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes was 2,979 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
2,979
Change on year
down 12.3%
World rank
80th
of 203 countries
All-time high
57,138
in 1971
All-time low
2,727
in 2021
Years of data
12
1971–2023

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

020.0k40.0k60.0k1971199720231971: 57.1k1972: 56.4k1973: 54.9k1974: 55.2k1975: 54.6k1976: 47.0k2018: 7.3k2019: 6.9k2020: 4.8k2021: 2.7k2022: 3.4k2023: 3.0k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

In 2023, repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Portugal stood at 2,979.

That represents a change of down 12.3% on the previous year and down 59.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Portugal peaked at 57,138 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 2,727, in 2021.

Portugal ranks 80th of 203 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 primary education, both sexes in Portugal, year by year

Annual values for Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes (number) in Portugal, 1971 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1971 57,138
1972 56,448 -1.2%
1973 54,888 -2.8%
1974 55,200 +0.6%
1975 54,577 -1.1%
1976 47,004 -13.9%
2018 7,336 -84.4%
2019 6,856 -6.5%
2020 4,763 -30.5%
2021 2,727 -42.7%
2022 3,398 +24.6%
2023 2,979 -12.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 54,209 47,004 57,138 6
2010s 7,096 6,856 7,336 2
2020s 3,467 2,727 4,763 4

Countries ranked near Portugal

  1. 77 Cuba 3,364 compare
  2. 78 Lao People's Democratic Republic 3,356 compare
  3. 79 Myanmar 3,252 compare
  4. 80 Liberia 2,979 compare
  5. 82 Poland 2,975 compare
  6. 83 Austria 2,819 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Portugal?
Repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Portugal was 2,979 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Portugal?
The highest recorded value was 57,138 in 1971.
What is the lowest repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Portugal?
The lowest recorded value was 2,727 in 2021.
How does Portugal rank for repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes?
Portugal ranks 80th out of 203 countries with data for 2023.
Is repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Portugal?
Over the last ten years it is down 59.4%. 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 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