Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Luxembourg
Luxembourg: Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both was 1.8% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Luxembourg, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Luxembourg is 1.8%, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 17.0% on the previous year and down 59.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Luxembourg peaked at 15.3% in 1978 and was at its lowest, 1.0%, in 2017.
Luxembourg ranks 97th 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.
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Luxembourg, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 12.5% | — |
| 1972 | 12.3% | -2.0% |
| 1973 | 12.7% | +3.5% |
| 1975 | 7.2% | -43.5% |
| 1976 | 10.4% | +44.6% |
| 1977 | 10.3% | -1.1% |
| 1978 | 15.3% | +48.8% |
| 1979 | 14.8% | -3.3% |
| 1984 | 10.4% | -29.3% |
| 1986 | 10.7% | +2.4% |
| 1987 | 13.6% | +26.8% |
| 2005 | 5.8% | -57.2% |
| 2006 | 4.5% | -21.5% |
| 2007 | 4.9% | +7.0% |
| 2010 | 4.0% | -17.7% |
| 2011 | 4.3% | +6.6% |
| 2012 | 4.3% | +1.1% |
| 2013 | 4.5% | +4.1% |
| 2014 | 4.0% | -10.0% |
| 2015 | 3.8% | -5.6% |
| 2016 | 3.6% | -5.5% |
| 2017 | 1.0% | -71.4% |
| 2018 | 1.3% | +24.4% |
| 2019 | 2.4% | +86.6% |
| 2020 | 2.0% | -14.9% |
| 2021 | 2.6% | +25.8% |
| 2022 | 2.2% | -14.8% |
| 2023 | 1.8% | -17.0% |
Luxembourg compared with similar countries
- Luxembourg's 1.8% is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.0%, 1.7× the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Luxembourg's 1.8% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.6%, 2.8× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11.9% | 7.2% | 15.3% | 8 |
| 1980s | 11.6% | 10.4% | 13.6% | 3 |
| 2000s | 5.1% | 4.5% | 5.8% | 3 |
| 2010s | 3.3% | 1.0% | 4.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.6% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Luxembourg
More education data for Luxembourg
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 6,748 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,398 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 11,539 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 11,009 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 53,672 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 43,020 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.82 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0635 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Luxembourg?
- Repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Luxembourg was 1.8% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Luxembourg?
- The highest recorded value was 15.3% in 1978.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Luxembourg?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.0% in 2017.
- How does Luxembourg rank for repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both?
- Luxembourg ranks 97th out of 190 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both rising or falling in Luxembourg?
- Over the last ten years it is down 59.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Luxembourg data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release