Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) in Germany
Germany: Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) was 15,242 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Germany, 1993–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Germany is 15,242, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 2.0% on the previous year and up 30.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Germany peaked at 67,284 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 11,679, in 2014.
Germany ranks 81st of 205 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 primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 65,664 | — |
| 1994 | 67,284 | +2.5% |
| 1995 | 65,838 | -2.1% |
| 1996 | 65,837 | -0.0% |
| 1997 | 66,613 | +1.2% |
| 1999 | 65,176 | -2.2% |
| 2000 | 63,491 | -2.6% |
| 2001 | 62,393 | -1.7% |
| 2002 | 58,792 | -5.8% |
| 2003 | 53,383 | -9.2% |
| 2004 | 47,977 | -10.1% |
| 2005 | 45,262 | -5.7% |
| 2006 | 37,992 | -16.1% |
| 2007 | 38,288 | +0.8% |
| 2008 | 41,085 | +7.3% |
| 2009 | 17,395 | -57.7% |
| 2010 | 15,555 | -10.6% |
| 2011 | 14,818 | -4.7% |
| 2012 | 13,753 | -7.2% |
| 2013 | 12,655 | -8.0% |
| 2014 | 11,679 | -7.7% |
| 2015 | 11,951 | +2.3% |
| 2016 | 12,661 | +5.9% |
| 2017 | 13,031 | +2.9% |
| 2018 | 14,386 | +10.4% |
| 2019 | 14,386 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 14,029 | -2.5% |
| 2021 | 12,966 | -7.6% |
| 2022 | 18,378 | +41.7% |
| 2023 | 14,943 | -18.7% |
| 2024 | 15,242 | +2.0% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 15,242 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,074, 14.2× the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Germany's 15,242 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,024, 14.9× the median. (53 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) in Germany changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | -57.7% | 41,085 | 17,395 |
| 2022 | +41.7% | 12,966 | 18,378 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 66,069 | 65,176 | 67,284 | 6 |
| 2000s | 46,606 | 17,395 | 63,491 | 10 |
| 2010s | 13,488 | 11,679 | 15,555 | 10 |
| 2020s | 15,112 | 12,966 | 18,378 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More education data for Germany
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 618,670 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 15,242 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.35 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.27 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 6.97 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.31 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.83 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0396 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Germany?
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Germany was 15,242 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 67,284 in 1994.
- What is the lowest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,679 in 2014.
- How does Germany rank for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes?
- Germany ranks 81st out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release