Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) in Spain
Spain: Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) was 37,817 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Spain, 1981–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Spain is 37,817, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 23.2% on the previous year and down 43.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Spain peaked at 250,583 in 1982 and was at its lowest, 30,697, in 2023.
That places Spain 65th 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 Spain, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 231,424 | — |
| 1982 | 250,583 | +8.3% |
| 1983 | 221,975 | -11.4% |
| 1984 | 184,549 | -16.9% |
| 1985 | 172,113 | -6.7% |
| 1986 | 170,855 | -0.7% |
| 1987 | 210,290 | +23.1% |
| 1988 | 98,645 | -53.1% |
| 1989 | 104,386 | +5.8% |
| 1990 | 112,598 | +7.9% |
| 1993 | 106,645 | -5.3% |
| 1994 | 66,751 | -37.4% |
| 2004 | 56,236 | -15.8% |
| 2006 | 70,210 | +24.8% |
| 2007 | 63,567 | -9.5% |
| 2008 | 69,814 | +9.8% |
| 2009 | 72,451 | +3.8% |
| 2010 | 71,903 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 70,104 | -2.5% |
| 2012 | 67,741 | -3.4% |
| 2013 | 69,768 | +3.0% |
| 2014 | 66,646 | -4.5% |
| 2015 | 64,240 | -3.6% |
| 2016 | 88,300 | +37.5% |
| 2017 | 73,997 | -16.2% |
| 2018 | 73,502 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 70,912 | -3.5% |
| 2020 | 66,337 | -6.5% |
| 2021 | 34,990 | -47.3% |
| 2022 | 60,178 | +72.0% |
| 2023 | 30,697 | -49.0% |
| 2024 | 37,817 | +23.2% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 37,817 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,074, 35.2× the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Spain's 37,817 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,024, 36.9× the median. (53 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 182,758 | 98,645 | 250,583 | 9 |
| 1990s | 95,331 | 66,751 | 112,598 | 3 |
| 2000s | 66,456 | 56,236 | 72,451 | 5 |
| 2010s | 71,711 | 64,240 | 88,300 | 10 |
| 2020s | 46,004 | 30,697 | 66,337 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Spain
More education data for Spain
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 344,203 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 37,817 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 570,954 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 538,977 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.71 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.83 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.08 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.058 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Spain?
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Spain was 37,817 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 250,583 in 1982.
- What is the lowest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 30,697 in 2023.
- How does Spain rank for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes?
- Spain ranks 65th out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain 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