Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) in Portugal

Portugal: Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) was -9.03 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-9.03 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 122.1%
World rank
115th
of 182 countries
All-time high
40.88 % change on previous year
in 2022
All-time low
-43.08 % change on previous year
in 1976
Years of data
12
1973–2023

Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) in Portugal, 1973–2023

-40-20020401973199820231973: -1.6 % change on previous year1974: -0.421 % change on previous year1975: -9.8 % change on previous year1976: -43.1 % change on previous year1977: 15.8 % change on previous year1978: 28.2 % change on previous year1991: -4.6 % change on previous year2019: -1.3 % change on previous year2020: -33.9 % change on previous year2021: -39.5 % change on previous year2022: 40.9 % change on previous year2023: -9 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2023, repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) in Portugal stood at -9.03 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of down 122.1% on the previous year and down 617.4% over five years.

Over the whole period, repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) in Portugal peaked at 40.88 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, -43.08 % change on previous year, in 1976.

That places Portugal 115th out of 182 countries with data for 2023, 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 Portugal, year by year

Annual values for Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in Portugal, 1973 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1973 -1.56 % change on previous year
1974 -0.421 % change on previous year -72.9%
1975 -9.77 % change on previous year +2221.0%
1976 -43.08 % change on previous year +340.9%
1977 15.82 % change on previous year -136.7%
1978 28.25 % change on previous year +78.6%
1991 -4.6 % change on previous year -116.3%
2019 -1.26 % change on previous year -72.6%
2020 -33.86 % change on previous year +2589.3%
2021 -39.5 % change on previous year +16.7%
2022 40.88 % change on previous year -203.5%
2023 -9.03 % change on previous year -122.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s -1.79 % change on previous year -43.08 % change on previous year 28.25 % change on previous year 6
1990s -4.6 % change on previous year -4.6 % change on previous year -4.6 % change on previous year 1
2010s -1.26 % change on previous year -1.26 % change on previous year -1.26 % change on previous year 1
2020s -10.38 % change on previous year -39.5 % change on previous year 40.88 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Portugal

  1. 112 Monaco -7.69 % change on previous year compare
  2. 113 Sao Tome and Principe -7.9 % change on previous year compare
  3. 114 Lithuania -8.17 % change on previous year compare
  4. 116 Iran, Islamic Republic of -9.36 % change on previous year compare
  5. 117 Pakistan -9.51 % change on previous year compare
  6. 118 Brazil -9.61 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 402 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) in Portugal?
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) in Portugal was -9.03 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) recorded in Portugal?
The highest recorded value was 40.88 % change on previous year in 2022.
What is the lowest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) recorded in Portugal?
The lowest recorded value was -43.08 % change on previous year in 1976.
How does Portugal rank for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number)?
Portugal ranks 115th out of 182 countries with data for 2023.
Where does this Portugal data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
402 places, 15,253 data points, 1971–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.