Repeaters in grade unknown of primary education, both sexes in Ireland
Ireland: Repeaters in grade unknown of primary education, both sexes was 122 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in grade unknown of primary education, both sexes in Ireland, 1998–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2022, repeaters in grade unknown of primary education, both sexes in Ireland stood at 122.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 15.9% on the previous year and down 75.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade unknown of primary education, both sexes in Ireland peaked at 755 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 82, in 2018.
Ireland ranks 7th of 147 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repeaters in grade unknown of primary education, both sexes in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 755 | — |
| 1999 | 713 | -5.6% |
| 2000 | 633 | -11.2% |
| 2001 | 554 | -12.5% |
| 2002 | 496 | -10.5% |
| 2003 | 455 | -8.3% |
| 2004 | 320 | -29.7% |
| 2005 | 214 | -33.1% |
| 2010 | 189 | -11.7% |
| 2013 | 489 | +158.7% |
| 2014 | 118 | -75.9% |
| 2015 | 129 | +9.3% |
| 2016 | 118 | -8.5% |
| 2017 | 181 | +53.4% |
| 2018 | 82 | -54.7% |
| 2019 | 93 | +13.4% |
| 2020 | 101 | +8.6% |
| 2021 | 145 | +43.6% |
| 2022 | 122 | -15.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 734 | 713 | 755 | 2 |
| 2000s | 445.33 | 214 | 633 | 6 |
| 2010s | 174.88 | 82 | 489 | 8 |
| 2020s | 122.67 | 101 | 145 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More education data for Ireland
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 548,873 (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.49 % change on previous year (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1053 units per person (2022)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 548,873 (2022)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -1.49 % change on previous year (2022)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.1053 units per person (2022)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 270,411 (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade unknown of primary education, both sexes in Ireland?
- Repeaters in grade unknown of primary education, both sexes in Ireland was 122 in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade unknown of primary education, both sexes recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 755 in 1998.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade unknown of primary education, both sexes recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 82 in 2018.
- How does Ireland rank for repeaters in grade unknown of primary education, both sexes?
- Ireland ranks 7th out of 147 countries with data for 2022.
- Is repeaters in grade unknown of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 75.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in grade unknown of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release