Repeaters in Grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Repeaters in Grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 1,124 number in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Bulgaria, 1971–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
Bulgaria recorded 1,124 number for repeaters in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in 2017.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Bulgaria peaked at 3,803 number in 1992 and was at its lowest, 668 number, in 1979.
Bulgaria ranks 42nd of 84 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 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 3,341 number | — |
| 1972 | 2,607 number | -22.0% |
| 1973 | 2,035 number | -21.9% |
| 1974 | 1,659 number | -18.5% |
| 1975 | 1,387 number | -16.4% |
| 1976 | 958 number | -30.9% |
| 1977 | 854 number | -10.9% |
| 1978 | 708 number | -17.1% |
| 1979 | 668 number | -5.6% |
| 1980 | 751 number | +12.4% |
| 1981 | 730 number | -2.8% |
| 1982 | 841 number | +15.2% |
| 1983 | 852 number | +1.3% |
| 1984 | 1,297 number | +52.2% |
| 1985 | 1,511 number | +16.5% |
| 1986 | 1,380 number | -8.7% |
| 1987 | 1,342 number | -2.8% |
| 1988 | 1,374 number | +2.4% |
| 1989 | 2,220 number | +61.6% |
| 1990 | 2,270 number | +2.3% |
| 1991 | 3,187 number | +40.4% |
| 1992 | 3,803 number | +19.3% |
| 1993 | 3,739 number | -1.7% |
| 1994 | 3,274 number | -12.4% |
| 1995 | 2,795 number | -14.6% |
| 1996 | 2,207 number | -21.0% |
| 1997 | 1,904 number | -13.7% |
| 1999 | 1,743 number | -8.5% |
| 2017 | 1,124 number | -35.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,580 number | 668 number | 3,341 number | 9 |
| 1980s | 1,230 number | 730 number | 2,220 number | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,769 number | 1,743 number | 3,803 number | 9 |
| 2010s | 1,124 number | 1,124 number | 1,124 number | 1 |
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More education data for Bulgaria
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 105,281 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 485,226 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 234,521 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.7644 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0364 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 234,521 (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 0.7644 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Bulgaria?
- Repeaters in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Bulgaria was 1,124 number in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 3,803 number in 1992.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 668 number in 1979.
- How does Bulgaria rank for repeaters in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Bulgaria ranks 42nd out of 84 countries with data for 2017.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of pupils in the specified grade who are enrolled in the same grade for a second (or further) year.