Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, male (number) (Grade male) in Spain
Spain: Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, male (number) (Grade male) was 8,889 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, male in Spain, 1981–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, male in Spain is 8,889, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 53.4% on the previous year and down 37.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, male in Spain peaked at 32,700 in 1987 and was at its lowest, 3,947, in 2021.
Spain ranks 48th of 197 countries on this measure, 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, male (number) (Grade male) in Spain, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 23,848 | — |
| 1982 | 27,049 | +13.4% |
| 1983 | 29,272 | +8.2% |
| 1984 | 31,552 | +7.8% |
| 1985 | 29,887 | -5.3% |
| 1986 | 27,536 | -7.9% |
| 1987 | 32,700 | +18.8% |
| 1988 | 16,039 | -51.0% |
| 1989 | 14,878 | -7.2% |
| 1990 | 20,642 | +38.7% |
| 1993 | 22,276 | +7.9% |
| 1994 | 9,734 | -56.3% |
| 2004 | 7,992 | -17.9% |
| 2006 | 11,570 | +44.8% |
| 2007 | 10,749 | -7.1% |
| 2008 | 12,673 | +17.9% |
| 2009 | 13,136 | +3.7% |
| 2010 | 11,258 | -14.3% |
| 2011 | 13,807 | +22.6% |
| 2012 | 13,873 | +0.5% |
| 2013 | 14,647 | +5.6% |
| 2014 | 14,132 | -3.5% |
| 2015 | 13,914 | -1.5% |
| 2016 | 12,648 | -9.1% |
| 2017 | 8,960 | -29.2% |
| 2018 | 8,272 | -7.7% |
| 2019 | 7,896 | -4.5% |
| 2020 | 6,970 | -11.7% |
| 2021 | 3,947 | -43.4% |
| 2022 | 7,398 | +87.4% |
| 2023 | 5,794 | -21.7% |
| 2024 | 8,889 | +53.4% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 8,889 is above the median for high income countries, which is 74, 120.1× the median. (69 countries reporting)
- Spain's 8,889 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 114, 78.0× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 25,862 | 14,878 | 32,700 | 9 |
| 1990s | 17,551 | 9,734 | 22,276 | 3 |
| 2000s | 11,224 | 7,992 | 13,136 | 5 |
| 2010s | 11,941 | 7,896 | 14,647 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,600 | 3,947 | 8,889 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Spain
More education data for Spain
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.71 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 98.76 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 344,203 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 37,817 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 570,954 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 538,977 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.71 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.83 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.08 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, male in Spain?
- Repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, male in Spain was 8,889 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, male recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 32,700 in 1987.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, male recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,947 in 2021.
- How does Spain rank for repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, male?
- Spain ranks 48th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, male rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.1%. 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, male (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release