Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Spain
Spain: Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes was 9,635 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
9,635
Change on year
up 23.6%
World rank
57th
of 199 countries
All-time high
49,804
in 1982
All-time low
4,941
in 2021
Years of data
32
1981–2024
Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Spain, 1981–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Spain recorded 9,635 for repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 23.6% on the previous year and down 53.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Spain peaked at 49,804 in 1982 and was at its lowest, 4,941, in 2021.
Spain ranks 57th of 199 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 primary education, both sexes in Spain, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 45,995 | — |
| 1982 | 49,804 | +8.3% |
| 1983 | 47,295 | -5.0% |
| 1984 | 26,457 | -44.1% |
| 1985 | 21,594 | -18.4% |
| 1986 | 22,554 | +4.4% |
| 1987 | 27,220 | +20.7% |
| 1988 | 11,314 | -58.4% |
| 1989 | 8,230 | -27.3% |
| 1990 | 7,995 | -2.9% |
| 1993 | 8,301 | +3.8% |
| 1994 | 5,277 | -36.4% |
| 2004 | 15,937 | +202.0% |
| 2006 | 19,804 | +24.3% |
| 2007 | 18,616 | -6.0% |
| 2008 | 20,691 | +11.1% |
| 2009 | 21,463 | +3.7% |
| 2010 | 17,773 | -17.2% |
| 2011 | 22,083 | +24.3% |
| 2012 | 20,866 | -5.5% |
| 2013 | 20,987 | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 20,555 | -2.1% |
| 2015 | 19,881 | -3.3% |
| 2016 | 15,981 | -19.6% |
| 2017 | 11,426 | -28.5% |
| 2018 | 11,658 | +2.0% |
| 2019 | 11,677 | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 10,256 | -12.2% |
| 2021 | 4,941 | -51.8% |
| 2022 | 8,824 | +78.6% |
| 2023 | 7,794 | -11.7% |
| 2024 | 9,635 | +23.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 28,940 | 8,230 | 49,804 | 9 |
| 1990s | 7,191 | 5,277 | 8,301 | 3 |
| 2000s | 19,302 | 15,937 | 21,463 | 5 |
| 2010s | 17,289 | 11,426 | 22,083 | 10 |
| 2020s | 8,290 | 4,941 | 10,256 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Spain
- 54 Papua New Guinea 9,859 compare
- 55 Eritrea 9,856 compare
- 56 Saudi Arabia 9,787 compare
- 58 Mauritania 9,306 compare
- 59 Iran, Islamic Republic of 8,560 compare
- 60 Lebanon 7,925 compare
More education data for Spain
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.83 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.08 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.058 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 2.83 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -1.08 % 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 0.058 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.38 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Spain?
- Repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Spain was 9,635 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 49,804 in 1982.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,941 in 2021.
- How does Spain rank for repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes?
- Spain ranks 57th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is down 53.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release