Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Belgium
Belgium: Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes was 1,863 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1,863
Change on year
down 2.3%
World rank
78th
of 180 countries
All-time high
49,804
in 1976
All-time low
1,429
in 2021
Years of data
33
1974–2023
Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Belgium, 1974–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Belgium stood at 1,863.
The figure is down 2.3% on the previous year and down 23.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Belgium peaked at 49,804 in 1976 and was at its lowest, 1,429, in 2021.
That places Belgium 78th out of 180 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 5 of primary education, both sexes in Belgium, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 46,785 | — |
| 1975 | 47,187 | +0.9% |
| 1976 | 49,804 | +5.5% |
| 1977 | 43,244 | -13.2% |
| 1978 | 41,706 | -3.6% |
| 1979 | 41,001 | -1.7% |
| 1980 | 38,706 | -5.6% |
| 1981 | 32,367 | -16.4% |
| 1982 | 32,571 | +0.6% |
| 1983 | 31,961 | -1.9% |
| 1984 | 29,423 | -7.9% |
| 1985 | 27,989 | -4.9% |
| 1986 | 25,518 | -8.8% |
| 1987 | 23,623 | -7.4% |
| 1988 | 24,417 | +3.4% |
| 1991 | 22,892 | -6.2% |
| 2006 | 2,822 | -87.7% |
| 2007 | 2,822 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 3,225 | +14.3% |
| 2009 | 3,179 | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 3,125 | -1.7% |
| 2012 | 2,763 | -11.6% |
| 2013 | 2,441 | -11.7% |
| 2014 | 2,181 | -10.7% |
| 2015 | 2,202 | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 2,027 | -7.9% |
| 2017 | 1,952 | -3.7% |
| 2018 | 1,983 | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 1,978 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 1,952 | -1.3% |
| 2021 | 1,429 | -26.8% |
| 2022 | 1,907 | +33.4% |
| 2023 | 1,863 | -2.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 44,954 | 41,001 | 49,804 | 6 |
| 1980s | 29,619 | 23,623 | 38,706 | 9 |
| 1990s | 22,892 | 22,892 | 22,892 | 1 |
| 2000s | 3,012 | 2,822 | 3,225 | 4 |
| 2010s | 2,295 | 1,952 | 3,125 | 9 |
| 2020s | 1,788 | 1,429 | 1,952 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
- 75 Saudi Arabia 2,402 compare
- 76 Netherlands 2,296 compare
- 77 Thailand 2,209 compare
- 79 Zimbabwe 1,828 compare
- 80 Liberia 1,803 compare
- 81 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 1,786 compare
More education data for Belgium
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 137,795 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 17,384 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 221,494 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 210,503 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.18 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 814,388 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.1356 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0691 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Belgium?
- Repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Belgium was 1,863 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 49,804 in 1976.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,429 in 2021.
- How does Belgium rank for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes?
- Belgium ranks 78th out of 180 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release