Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, female (number) (Grade) in Portugal
Portugal: Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, female (number) (Grade) was 1,096 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, female in Portugal, 1972–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, female in Portugal is 1,096, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 4.0% on the previous year and down 39.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, female in Portugal peaked at 7,697 in 1976 and was at its lowest, 802, in 2021.
Portugal ranks 61st of 153 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 6 of primary education, female (number) (Grade) in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 6,923 | — |
| 1973 | 6,841 | -1.2% |
| 1974 | 7,062 | +3.2% |
| 1975 | 1,571 | -77.8% |
| 1976 | 7,697 | +389.9% |
| 2018 | 1,803 | -76.6% |
| 2019 | 1,882 | +4.4% |
| 2020 | 1,188 | -36.9% |
| 2021 | 802 | -32.5% |
| 2022 | 1,054 | +31.4% |
| 2023 | 1,096 | +4.0% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 1,096 is above the median for high income countries, which is 33.5, 32.7× the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 1,096 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 71, 15.4× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6,019 | 1,571 | 7,697 | 5 |
| 2010s | 1,842 | 1,803 | 1,882 | 2 |
| 2020s | 1,035 | 802 | 1,188 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More education data for Portugal
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.73 (2019)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.49 (2023)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 82,664 (2018)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 11,380 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 136,282 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 128,743 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 741,752 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 598,661 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.89 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, female in Portugal?
- Repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, female in Portugal was 1,096 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, female recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 7,697 in 1976.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, female recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 802 in 2021.
- How does Portugal rank for repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, female?
- Portugal ranks 61st out of 153 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, female rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, female (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release