Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Poland
Poland: Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes was 15,398 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Poland, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Poland is 15,398, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 6.1% on the previous year and down 14.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Poland peaked at 218,351 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 13,957, in 2022.
That places Poland 80th out of 205 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 primary education, all grades, both sexes in Poland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 218,351 | — |
| 1972 | 216,637 | -0.8% |
| 1973 | 204,357 | -5.7% |
| 1974 | 135,447 | -33.7% |
| 1975 | 79,946 | -41.0% |
| 1976 | 82,865 | +3.7% |
| 1977 | 85,434 | +3.1% |
| 1978 | 86,299 | +1.0% |
| 1979 | 79,036 | -8.4% |
| 1980 | 71,499 | -9.5% |
| 1981 | 73,959 | +3.4% |
| 1982 | 110,110 | +48.9% |
| 1983 | 139,560 | +26.7% |
| 1984 | 136,507 | -2.2% |
| 1985 | 120,733 | -11.6% |
| 1986 | 117,577 | -2.6% |
| 1987 | 113,318 | -3.6% |
| 1988 | 110,548 | -2.4% |
| 1989 | 98,704 | -10.7% |
| 1990 | 96,092 | -2.6% |
| 1991 | 84,834 | -11.7% |
| 1992 | 65,977 | -22.2% |
| 1993 | 50,508 | -23.4% |
| 1994 | 54,213 | +7.3% |
| 1995 | 52,788 | -2.6% |
| 1996 | 53,258 | +0.9% |
| 1997 | 48,022 | -9.8% |
| 1998 | 42,914 | -10.6% |
| 1999 | 39,888 | -7.1% |
| 2000 | 27,963 | -29.9% |
| 2001 | 20,500 | -26.7% |
| 2002 | 18,257 | -10.9% |
| 2003 | 17,784 | -2.6% |
| 2004 | 17,193 | -3.3% |
| 2005 | 18,751 | +9.1% |
| 2006 | 17,421 | -7.1% |
| 2007 | 17,541 | +0.7% |
| 2008 | 28,022 | +59.8% |
| 2009 | 22,464 | -19.8% |
| 2010 | 17,503 | -22.1% |
| 2011 | 18,995 | +8.5% |
| 2012 | 17,361 | -8.6% |
| 2013 | 18,806 | +8.3% |
| 2014 | 17,979 | -4.4% |
| 2015 | 17,644 | -1.9% |
| 2016 | 20,246 | +14.7% |
| 2017 | 24,291 | +20.0% |
| 2018 | 15,308 | -37.0% |
| 2019 | 14,989 | -2.1% |
| 2022 | 13,957 | -6.9% |
| 2023 | 14,510 | +4.0% |
| 2024 | 15,398 | +6.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 132,041 | 79,036 | 218,351 | 9 |
| 1980s | 109,252 | 71,499 | 139,560 | 10 |
| 1990s | 58,849 | 39,888 | 96,092 | 10 |
| 2000s | 20,590 | 17,193 | 28,022 | 10 |
| 2010s | 18,312 | 14,989 | 24,291 | 10 |
| 2020s | 14,622 | 13,957 | 15,398 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Poland
More education data for Poland
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 135,357 (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 4 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 64.8% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 14.5% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 11 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 7 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 105.36 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 105.4% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Poland?
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Poland was 15,398 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 218,351 in 1971.
- What is the lowest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 13,957 in 2022.
- How does Poland rank for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes?
- Poland ranks 80th out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Poland 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