Repeaters in lower secondary general education … lower both sexes in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Repeaters in lower secondary general education … lower both sexes was 4,234 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4,234
Change on year
down 3.4%
World rank
106th
of 201 countries
All-time high
30,700
in 1972
All-time low
2,563
in 2021
Years of data
50
1972–2024
Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Bulgaria, 1972–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Bulgaria is 4,234, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 3.4% on the previous year and down 24.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Bulgaria peaked at 30,700 in 1972 and was at its lowest, 2,563, in 2021.
That places Bulgaria 106th out of 201 countries with data for 2024, 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 lower secondary general education … lower both sexes in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 30,700 | — |
| 1973 | 26,091 | -15.0% |
| 1974 | 22,163 | -15.1% |
| 1975 | 17,737 | -20.0% |
| 1976 | 11,982 | -32.4% |
| 1977 | 10,421 | -13.0% |
| 1978 | 8,726 | -16.3% |
| 1979 | 7,341 | -15.9% |
| 1980 | 7,716 | +5.1% |
| 1981 | 7,051 | -8.6% |
| 1982 | 7,996 | +13.4% |
| 1983 | 8,669 | +8.4% |
| 1984 | 9,594 | +10.7% |
| 1985 | 9,654 | +0.6% |
| 1986 | 9,388 | -2.8% |
| 1987 | 8,936 | -4.8% |
| 1988 | 10,130 | +13.4% |
| 1989 | 15,247 | +50.5% |
| 1990 | 15,428 | +1.2% |
| 1991 | 22,144 | +43.5% |
| 1992 | 24,821 | +12.1% |
| 1993 | 26,078 | +5.1% |
| 1995 | 18,510 | -29.0% |
| 1996 | 17,375 | -6.1% |
| 1997 | 14,784 | -14.9% |
| 1999 | 11,519 | -22.1% |
| 2001 | 7,558 | -34.4% |
| 2002 | 7,941 | +5.1% |
| 2003 | 7,689 | -3.2% |
| 2004 | 7,925 | +3.1% |
| 2005 | 8,118 | +2.4% |
| 2006 | 7,856 | -3.2% |
| 2007 | 7,807 | -0.6% |
| 2008 | 7,275 | -6.8% |
| 2009 | 6,470 | -11.1% |
| 2010 | 5,634 | -12.9% |
| 2011 | 4,750 | -15.7% |
| 2012 | 4,875 | +2.6% |
| 2013 | 5,137 | +5.4% |
| 2014 | 5,619 | +9.4% |
| 2015 | 7,111 | +26.6% |
| 2016 | 5,790 | -18.6% |
| 2017 | 5,733 | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 5,081 | -11.4% |
| 2019 | 4,652 | -8.4% |
| 2020 | 4,336 | -6.8% |
| 2021 | 2,563 | -40.9% |
| 2022 | 3,498 | +36.5% |
| 2023 | 4,385 | +25.4% |
| 2024 | 4,234 | -3.4% |
Bulgaria compared with similar countries
- Bulgaria's 4,234 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,090, 3.9× the median. (69 countries reporting)
- Bulgaria's 4,234 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,096, 3.9× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 16,895 | 7,341 | 30,700 | 8 |
| 1980s | 9,438 | 7,051 | 15,247 | 10 |
| 1990s | 18,832 | 11,519 | 26,078 | 8 |
| 2000s | 7,627 | 6,470 | 8,118 | 9 |
| 2010s | 5,438 | 4,652 | 7,111 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,803 | 2,563 | 4,385 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
- 103 Oman 4,457 compare
- 104 Palestine 4,301 compare
- 105 Sao Tome and Principe 4,288 compare
- 107 Laos 4,131 compare
- 108 Guadeloupe 4,054 compare
- 109 Azerbaijan 3,593 compare
More education data for Bulgaria
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 43,834 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,173 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 111,576 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 105,281 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 485,226 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 234,521 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.7644 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0364 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Bulgaria?
- Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Bulgaria was 4,234 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 30,700 in 1972.
- What is the lowest repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,563 in 2021.
- How does Bulgaria rank for repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes?
- Bulgaria ranks 106th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release