Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) in Poland
Poland: Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) 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 (number) 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% |
Poland compared with similar countries
- Poland's 15,398 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,074, 14.3× the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Poland's 15,398 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,024, 15.0× the median. (53 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) in Poland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +59.8% | 17,541 | 28,022 |
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
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 322,900 (2025)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 15,398 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 776,213 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 735,804 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.33 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.60 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.04 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0438 units per person (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