Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) in Germany
Germany: Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) was 14,386 number in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Germany, 1993–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Germany is 14,386 number, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of up 10.4% on the previous year and down 65.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Germany peaked at 67,284 number in 1994 and was at its lowest, 11,679 number, in 2014.
Germany ranks 89th of 190 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 sexes (number) in Germany, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 65,664 number | — |
| 1994 | 67,284 number | +2.5% |
| 1995 | 65,838 number | -2.1% |
| 1996 | 65,837 number | -0.0% |
| 1997 | 66,613 number | +1.2% |
| 1999 | 65,176 number | -2.2% |
| 2000 | 63,491 number | -2.6% |
| 2001 | 62,393 number | -1.7% |
| 2002 | 58,792 number | -5.8% |
| 2003 | 53,383 number | -9.2% |
| 2004 | 47,977 number | -10.1% |
| 2005 | 45,262 number | -5.7% |
| 2006 | 37,992 number | -16.1% |
| 2007 | 38,288 number | +0.8% |
| 2008 | 41,085 number | +7.3% |
| 2009 | 17,395 number | -57.7% |
| 2010 | 15,555 number | -10.6% |
| 2011 | 14,818 number | -4.7% |
| 2012 | 13,753 number | -7.2% |
| 2013 | 12,655 number | -8.0% |
| 2014 | 11,679 number | -7.7% |
| 2015 | 11,951 number | +2.3% |
| 2016 | 12,661 number | +5.9% |
| 2017 | 13,031 number | +2.9% |
| 2018 | 14,386 number | +10.4% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 14,386 number is above the median for high income countries, which is 856 number, 16.8× the median. (68 countries reporting)
- Germany's 14,386 number is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 743 number, 19.4× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) in Germany 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | -57.7% | 41,085 number | 17,395 number |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 66,069 number | 65,176 number | 67,284 number | 6 |
| 2000s | 46,606 number | 17,395 number | 63,491 number | 10 |
| 2010s | 13,388 number | 11,679 number | 15,555 number | 9 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More education data for Germany
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.48 (2022)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.73 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 618,670 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 15,242 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.35 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.27 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 6.97 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.31 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.83 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Germany?
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Germany was 14,386 number in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 67,284 number in 1994.
- What is the lowest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,679 number in 2014.
- How does Germany rank for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes?
- Germany ranks 89th out of 190 countries with data for 2018.
- Is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 65.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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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Number of pupils enrolled in the same grade for a second (or further) year.