Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Germany
Germany: Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes was 10,225 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Germany, 1993–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Germany recorded 10,225 for repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.5% on the previous year and up 31.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Germany peaked at 15,475 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 7,795, in 2014.
Germany ranks 51st of 200 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 31 years of available data.
Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 14,563 | — |
| 1994 | 15,145 | +4.0% |
| 1995 | 15,326 | +1.2% |
| 1996 | 15,323 | -0.0% |
| 1997 | 14,943 | -2.5% |
| 1999 | 15,237 | +2.0% |
| 2000 | 15,167 | -0.5% |
| 2001 | 15,475 | +2.0% |
| 2002 | 14,707 | -5.0% |
| 2003 | 13,909 | -5.4% |
| 2004 | 12,025 | -13.5% |
| 2005 | 11,275 | -6.2% |
| 2006 | 11,549 | +2.4% |
| 2007 | 11,373 | -1.5% |
| 2008 | 11,776 | +3.5% |
| 2009 | 11,818 | +0.4% |
| 2010 | 10,520 | -11.0% |
| 2011 | 10,398 | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 9,449 | -9.1% |
| 2013 | 8,490 | -10.1% |
| 2014 | 7,795 | -8.2% |
| 2015 | 8,098 | +3.9% |
| 2016 | 8,376 | +3.4% |
| 2017 | 8,391 | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 9,498 | +13.2% |
| 2019 | 9,498 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 9,514 | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 8,296 | -12.8% |
| 2022 | 11,966 | +44.2% |
| 2023 | 9,688 | -19.0% |
| 2024 | 10,225 | +5.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 15,090 | 14,563 | 15,326 | 6 |
| 2000s | 12,907 | 11,275 | 15,475 | 10 |
| 2010s | 9,051 | 7,795 | 10,520 | 10 |
| 2020s | 9,938 | 8,296 | 11,966 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More education data for Germany
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.31 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.83 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0396 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 3.31 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 2.83 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.0396 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.62 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Germany?
- Repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Germany was 10,225 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 15,475 in 2001.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,795 in 2014.
- How does Germany rank for repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes?
- Germany ranks 51st out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 31.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release