Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Spain
Spain: Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes was 16,128 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Spain, 1981–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Spain stood at 16,128.
That represents a change of up 53.5% on the previous year and down 33.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Spain peaked at 54,524 in 1987 and was at its lowest, 6,958, in 2021.
That places Spain 49th out of 200 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
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 Spain, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 40,783 | — |
| 1982 | 45,600 | +11.8% |
| 1983 | 50,550 | +10.9% |
| 1984 | 52,992 | +4.8% |
| 1985 | 49,823 | -6.0% |
| 1986 | 45,481 | -8.7% |
| 1987 | 54,524 | +19.9% |
| 1988 | 25,973 | -52.4% |
| 1989 | 28,811 | +10.9% |
| 1990 | 35,402 | +22.9% |
| 1993 | 36,350 | +2.7% |
| 1994 | 15,563 | -57.2% |
| 2004 | 13,511 | -13.2% |
| 2006 | 19,469 | +44.1% |
| 2007 | 17,864 | -8.2% |
| 2008 | 21,134 | +18.3% |
| 2009 | 22,384 | +5.9% |
| 2010 | 19,093 | -14.7% |
| 2011 | 23,315 | +22.1% |
| 2012 | 23,502 | +0.8% |
| 2013 | 25,269 | +7.5% |
| 2014 | 24,212 | -4.2% |
| 2015 | 24,024 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 21,563 | -10.2% |
| 2017 | 15,351 | -28.8% |
| 2018 | 14,294 | -6.9% |
| 2019 | 13,701 | -4.1% |
| 2020 | 12,394 | -9.5% |
| 2021 | 6,958 | -43.9% |
| 2022 | 13,124 | +88.6% |
| 2023 | 10,505 | -20.0% |
| 2024 | 16,128 | +53.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 43,837 | 25,973 | 54,524 | 9 |
| 1990s | 29,105 | 15,563 | 36,350 | 3 |
| 2000s | 18,872 | 13,511 | 22,384 | 5 |
| 2010s | 20,432 | 13,701 | 25,269 | 10 |
| 2020s | 11,822 | 6,958 | 16,128 | 5 |
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More education data for Spain
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.38 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate -1.07 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per capita 0.0282 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.46 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate -1.08 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), per capita 0.0298 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 3.71 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 1.28 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 248,253 (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 2.01 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Spain?
- Repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Spain was 16,128 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 54,524 in 1987.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,958 in 2021.
- How does Spain rank for repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes?
- Spain ranks 49th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain 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