Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) in Turkey
Turkey: Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) was 184,302 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Turkey, 1984–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Turkey is 184,302, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 16.6% on the previous year and up 59.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Turkey peaked at 597,274 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 96,162, in 2015.
Turkey ranks 34th of 205 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 Turkey, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 573,106 | — |
| 1985 | 597,274 | +4.2% |
| 1986 | 553,649 | -7.3% |
| 1987 | 539,073 | -2.6% |
| 1988 | 519,023 | -3.7% |
| 1989 | 513,528 | -1.1% |
| 1990 | 475,409 | -7.4% |
| 1991 | 463,907 | -2.4% |
| 1992 | 458,825 | -1.1% |
| 1993 | 383,961 | -16.3% |
| 1994 | 334,698 | -12.8% |
| 1995 | 317,189 | -5.2% |
| 2004 | 193,259 | -39.1% |
| 2005 | 169,732 | -12.2% |
| 2006 | 169,732 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 150,361 | -11.4% |
| 2008 | 143,852 | -4.3% |
| 2009 | 115,779 | -19.5% |
| 2010 | 112,475 | -2.9% |
| 2011 | 155,038 | +37.8% |
| 2012 | 145,473 | -6.2% |
| 2013 | 115,374 | -20.7% |
| 2014 | 102,889 | -10.8% |
| 2015 | 96,162 | -6.5% |
| 2016 | 109,603 | +14.0% |
| 2017 | 118,019 | +7.7% |
| 2018 | 132,068 | +11.9% |
| 2019 | 126,621 | -4.1% |
| 2020 | 146,577 | +15.8% |
| 2021 | 114,207 | -22.1% |
| 2022 | 220,892 | +93.4% |
| 2023 | 184,302 | -16.6% |
Turkey compared with similar countries
- Turkey's 184,302 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2,758, 66.8× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Turkey's 184,302 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,024, 180.0× the median. (53 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) in Turkey 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +93.4% | 114,207 | 220,892 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 549,276 | 513,528 | 597,274 | 6 |
| 1990s | 405,665 | 317,189 | 475,409 | 6 |
| 2000s | 157,119 | 115,779 | 193,259 | 6 |
| 2010s | 121,372 | 96,162 | 155,038 | 10 |
| 2020s | 166,494 | 114,207 | 220,892 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Turkey
More education data for Turkey
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 788,294 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 184,302 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.05 million (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 980,973 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 12.31 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.54 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.87 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0649 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Turkey?
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Turkey was 184,302 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Turkey?
- The highest recorded value was 597,274 in 1985.
- What is the lowest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Turkey?
- The lowest recorded value was 96,162 in 2015.
- How does Turkey rank for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes?
- Turkey ranks 34th out of 205 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes rising or falling in Turkey?
- Over the last ten years it is up 59.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turkey 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