Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both … gaps filled both in Spain
Spain: Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both … gaps filled both was 37,817 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps in Spain, 1981–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
In 2024, repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps in Spain stood at 37,817.
Compared with earlier readings it is 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 (number), gaps in Spain peaked at 250,583 in 1982 and was at its lowest, 30,697, in 2023.
Spain ranks 65th of 205 countries on this measure, 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 … gaps filled both 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% |
| 1991 | 110,614 | -1.8% |
| 1992 | 108,629 | -1.8% |
| 1993 | 106,645 | -1.8% |
| 1994 | 66,751 | -37.4% |
| 2004 | 56,236 | -15.8% |
| 2005 | 63,223 | +12.4% |
| 2006 | 70,210 | +11.1% |
| 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 | 101,047 | 66,751 | 112,598 | 5 |
| 2000s | 65,917 | 56,236 | 72,451 | 6 |
| 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)
- 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)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps in Spain?
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps in Spain was 37,817 in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps recorded in Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 250,583 in 1982.
- What is the lowest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 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 (number), gaps?
- Spain ranks 65th out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 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 Statizoid (derived), published as part of Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) with 748 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.
Computed from
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) with 748 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.