Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Ireland
Ireland: Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes was 233 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Ireland, 1992–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Ireland is 233, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of up 24.6% on the previous year and down 32.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Ireland peaked at 1,410 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 163, in 2013.
Ireland ranks 119th of 200 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 primary education, both sexes in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1,168 | — |
| 1993 | 977 | -16.4% |
| 1994 | 927 | -5.1% |
| 1995 | 837 | -9.7% |
| 1998 | 1,381 | +65.0% |
| 1999 | 1,410 | +2.1% |
| 2000 | 1,265 | -10.3% |
| 2001 | 1,212 | -4.2% |
| 2002 | 953 | -21.4% |
| 2003 | 862 | -9.5% |
| 2004 | 460 | -46.6% |
| 2005 | 445 | -3.3% |
| 2006 | 416 | -6.5% |
| 2007 | 398 | -4.3% |
| 2008 | 369 | -7.3% |
| 2009 | 385 | +4.3% |
| 2010 | 377 | -2.1% |
| 2011 | 347 | -8.0% |
| 2013 | 163 | -53.0% |
| 2014 | 216 | +32.5% |
| 2015 | 242 | +12.0% |
| 2016 | 236 | -2.5% |
| 2017 | 272 | +15.3% |
| 2018 | 295 | +8.5% |
| 2019 | 276 | -6.4% |
| 2020 | 194 | -29.7% |
| 2021 | 187 | -3.6% |
| 2022 | 233 | +24.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,117 | 837 | 1,410 | 6 |
| 2000s | 676.5 | 369 | 1,265 | 10 |
| 2010s | 269.33 | 163 | 377 | 9 |
| 2020s | 204.67 | 187 | 233 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More education data for Ireland
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 32,531 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,942 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 52,745 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 49,975 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 456,625 (2022)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 548,873 (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.49 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1053 units per person (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Ireland?
- Repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Ireland was 233 in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 1,410 in 1999.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 163 in 2013.
- How does Ireland rank for repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes?
- Ireland ranks 119th out of 200 countries with data for 2022.
- Is repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland 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