Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Belgium
Belgium: Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes was 20,228 in 1991. ▼ Falling
Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Belgium, 1974–1991
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Belgium is 20,228, measured in 1991. That is the lowest value across all 16 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.9% on the previous year and down 33.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Belgium peaked at 44,610 in 1974 and was at its lowest, 20,228, in 1991.
That places Belgium 26th out of 151 countries with data for 1991, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 16 years of available data.
Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Belgium, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 44,610 | — |
| 1975 | 44,201 | -0.9% |
| 1976 | 44,349 | +0.3% |
| 1977 | 43,707 | -1.4% |
| 1978 | 43,196 | -1.2% |
| 1979 | 42,526 | -1.6% |
| 1980 | 39,650 | -6.8% |
| 1981 | 30,363 | -23.4% |
| 1982 | 29,116 | -4.1% |
| 1983 | 30,476 | +4.7% |
| 1984 | 27,839 | -8.7% |
| 1985 | 26,441 | -5.0% |
| 1986 | 24,292 | -8.1% |
| 1987 | 23,116 | -4.8% |
| 1988 | 22,456 | -2.9% |
| 1991 | 20,228 | -9.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 43,765 | 42,526 | 44,610 | 6 |
| 1980s | 28,194 | 22,456 | 39,650 | 9 |
| 1990s | 20,228 | 20,228 | 20,228 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
More education data for Belgium
- 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)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Belgium?
- Repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Belgium was 20,228 in 1991, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 44,610 in 1974.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 20,228 in 1991.
- How does Belgium rank for repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes?
- Belgium ranks 26th out of 151 countries with data for 1991.
- Is repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release