Repeaters in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Greece
Greece: Repeaters in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 3,529 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Greece, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Greece is 3,529, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 71.1% on the previous year and up 79.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Greece peaked at 9,654 in 1973 and was at its lowest, 798, in 1986.
Greece ranks 65th of 184 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 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Greece, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 7,938 | — |
| 1972 | 7,792 | -1.8% |
| 1973 | 9,654 | +23.9% |
| 1974 | 7,545 | -21.8% |
| 1975 | 7,264 | -3.7% |
| 1976 | 4,631 | -36.2% |
| 1977 | 4,310 | -6.9% |
| 1978 | 1,316 | -69.5% |
| 1979 | 1,135 | -13.8% |
| 1980 | 1,258 | +10.8% |
| 1982 | 1,159 | -7.9% |
| 1983 | 1,378 | +18.9% |
| 1984 | 1,418 | +2.9% |
| 1985 | 993 | -30.0% |
| 1986 | 798 | -19.6% |
| 1987 | 952 | +19.3% |
| 1988 | 808 | -15.1% |
| 1989 | 828 | +2.5% |
| 1990 | 1,050 | +26.8% |
| 1991 | 800 | -23.8% |
| 1992 | 904 | +13.0% |
| 2005 | 1,193 | +32.0% |
| 2006 | 1,433 | +20.1% |
| 2007 | 1,465 | +2.2% |
| 2010 | 1,645 | +12.3% |
| 2011 | 1,954 | +18.8% |
| 2012 | 1,920 | -1.7% |
| 2013 | 1,971 | +2.7% |
| 2014 | 1,746 | -11.4% |
| 2015 | 1,596 | -8.6% |
| 2016 | 1,623 | +1.7% |
| 2017 | 1,611 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 1,653 | +2.6% |
| 2019 | 1,728 | +4.5% |
| 2020 | 1,686 | -2.4% |
| 2021 | 1,527 | -9.4% |
| 2022 | 2,062 | +35.0% |
| 2023 | 3,529 | +71.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5,732 | 1,135 | 9,654 | 9 |
| 1980s | 1,066 | 798 | 1,418 | 9 |
| 1990s | 918 | 800 | 1,050 | 3 |
| 2000s | 1,364 | 1,193 | 1,465 | 3 |
| 2010s | 1,745 | 1,596 | 1,971 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,201 | 1,527 | 3,529 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Greece
More education data for Greece
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 7,545 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 90,546 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 83,794 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 687,813 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Greece?
- Repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Greece was 3,529 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 9,654 in 1973.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 798 in 1986.
- How does Greece rank for repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Greece ranks 65th out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is up 79.0%. 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 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release