Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Türkiye

Türkiye: Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes was 18,077 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
18,077
Change on year
up 51.9%
World rank
45th
of 203 countries
All-time high
136,681
in 1987
All-time low
8,588
in 2015
Years of data
32
1984–2023

Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Türkiye, 1984–2023

050.0k100.0k150.0k1984200320231984: 126.8k1985: 120.9k1986: 120.3k1987: 136.7k1988: 120.6k1989: 112.5k1990: 99.0k1991: 100.2k1992: 94.3k1993: 72.7k1994: 60.6k1995: 64.2k2004: 31.9k2005: 25.8k2006: 25.8k2007: 21.1k2008: 20.4k2009: 15.0k2010: 9.4k2011: 10.3k2012: 10.5k2013: 9.2k2014: 8.7k2015: 8.6k2016: 10.7k2017: 9.5k2018: 10.2k2019: 9.1k2020: 11.8k2021: 10.3k2022: 11.9k2023: 18.1k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Türkiye is 18,077, measured in 2023.

The figure is up 51.9% on the previous year and up 97.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Türkiye peaked at 136,681 in 1987 and was at its lowest, 8,588, in 2015.

Türkiye ranks 45th of 203 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 3 of primary education, both sexes in Türkiye, year by year

Annual values for Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes (number) in Türkiye, 1984 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1984 126,820
1985 120,855 -4.7%
1986 120,296 -0.5%
1987 136,681 +13.6%
1988 120,613 -11.8%
1989 112,468 -6.8%
1990 98,999 -12.0%
1991 100,153 +1.2%
1992 94,302 -5.8%
1993 72,678 -22.9%
1994 60,587 -16.6%
1995 64,198 +6.0%
2004 31,938 -50.3%
2005 25,759 -19.3%
2006 25,759 +0.0%
2007 21,112 -18.0%
2008 20,450 -3.1%
2009 14,995 -26.7%
2010 9,434 -37.1%
2011 10,346 +9.7%
2012 10,522 +1.7%
2013 9,157 -13.0%
2014 8,731 -4.7%
2015 8,588 -1.6%
2016 10,737 +25.0%
2017 9,474 -11.8%
2018 10,176 +7.4%
2019 9,092 -10.7%
2020 11,755 +29.3%
2021 10,258 -12.7%
2022 11,901 +16.0%
2023 18,077 +51.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 122,956 112,468 136,681 6
1990s 81,820 60,587 100,153 6
2000s 23,336 14,995 31,938 6
2010s 9,626 8,588 10,737 10
2020s 12,998 10,258 18,077 4

Countries ranked near Türkiye

  1. 42 Cambodia 20,070 compare
  2. 43 Sudan 19,434 compare
  3. 44 Tunisia 18,380 compare
  4. 46 Congo 17,057 compare
  5. 47 Dominican Republic 16,445 compare
  6. 48 Iran, Islamic Republic of 11,685 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Türkiye?
Repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in Türkiye was 18,077 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Türkiye?
The highest recorded value was 136,681 in 1987.
What is the lowest repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Türkiye?
The lowest recorded value was 8,588 in 2015.
How does Türkiye rank for repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes?
Türkiye ranks 45th out of 203 countries with data for 2023.
Is repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Türkiye?
Over the last ten years it is up 97.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Türkiye 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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Indicator
Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
203 places, 5,709 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release