Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Poland
Poland: Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes was 2,518 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2019)
2,518
Change on year
up 8.0%
World rank
74th
of 180 countries
All-time high
60,088
in 1971
All-time low
2,331
in 2018
Years of data
48
1971–2019
Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Poland, 1971–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Poland is 2,518, measured in 2019.
The figure is up 8.0% on the previous year and down 55.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Poland peaked at 60,088 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 2,331, in 2018.
Poland ranks 74th of 180 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 5 of primary education, both sexes in Poland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 60,088 | — |
| 1972 | 58,805 | -2.1% |
| 1973 | 55,860 | -5.0% |
| 1974 | 39,121 | -30.0% |
| 1975 | 28,419 | -27.4% |
| 1976 | 29,257 | +2.9% |
| 1977 | 28,733 | -1.8% |
| 1978 | 27,291 | -5.0% |
| 1979 | 23,653 | -13.3% |
| 1980 | 17,736 | -25.0% |
| 1981 | 21,243 | +19.8% |
| 1982 | 28,767 | +35.4% |
| 1983 | 34,119 | +18.6% |
| 1984 | 31,424 | -7.9% |
| 1985 | 27,098 | -13.8% |
| 1986 | 26,559 | -2.0% |
| 1987 | 25,618 | -3.5% |
| 1988 | 25,402 | -0.8% |
| 1989 | 22,201 | -12.6% |
| 1990 | 21,658 | -2.4% |
| 1991 | 18,493 | -14.6% |
| 1992 | 13,576 | -26.6% |
| 1993 | 9,974 | -26.5% |
| 1994 | 10,593 | +6.2% |
| 1995 | 11,009 | +3.9% |
| 1996 | 11,788 | +7.1% |
| 1997 | 10,966 | -7.0% |
| 1998 | 9,615 | -12.3% |
| 1999 | 8,921 | -7.2% |
| 2000 | 6,530 | -26.8% |
| 2001 | 5,119 | -21.6% |
| 2002 | 4,492 | -12.2% |
| 2003 | 4,484 | -0.2% |
| 2004 | 4,136 | -7.8% |
| 2005 | 4,917 | +18.9% |
| 2006 | 4,445 | -9.6% |
| 2007 | 4,626 | +4.1% |
| 2009 | 5,591 | +20.9% |
| 2010 | 4,509 | -19.4% |
| 2011 | 4,757 | +5.5% |
| 2012 | 3,852 | -19.0% |
| 2013 | 3,867 | +0.4% |
| 2014 | 3,532 | -8.7% |
| 2015 | 3,557 | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 3,716 | +4.5% |
| 2017 | 2,954 | -20.5% |
| 2018 | 2,331 | -21.1% |
| 2019 | 2,518 | +8.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 39,025 | 23,653 | 60,088 | 9 |
| 1980s | 26,017 | 17,736 | 34,119 | 10 |
| 1990s | 12,659 | 8,921 | 21,658 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,927 | 4,136 | 6,530 | 9 |
| 2010s | 3,559 | 2,331 | 4,757 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Poland
- 71 Guinea-Bissau 2,696 compare
- 72 Myanmar 2,684 compare
- 73 Portugal 2,574 compare
- 75 Saudi Arabia 2,402 compare
- 76 Netherlands 2,296 compare
- 77 Thailand 2,209 compare
More education data for Poland
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 15,398 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 776,213 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 735,804 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.33 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.60 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.04 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0438 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Poland?
- Repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Poland was 2,518 in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 60,088 in 1971.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,331 in 2018.
- How does Poland rank for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes?
- Poland ranks 74th out of 180 countries with data for 2019.
- Is repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 55.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Poland 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