Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Portugal
Portugal: Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both was 4.1% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Portugal, 1971–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2022, repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Portugal stood at 4.1%.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.5% on the previous year and down 43.3% over five years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Portugal peaked at 25.0% in 1985 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1976.
Portugal ranks 69th 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 Portugal, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 18.1% | — |
| 1972 | 18.2% | +0.5% |
| 1973 | 18.1% | -0.5% |
| 1974 | 7.5% | -58.7% |
| 1975 | 0.2% | -96.8% |
| 1976 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 1977 | 16.2% | — |
| 1984 | 24.3% | +49.6% |
| 1985 | 25.0% | +3.0% |
| 1990 | 20.2% | -19.2% |
| 2018 | 7.2% | -64.3% |
| 2019 | 5.1% | -29.9% |
| 2020 | 2.7% | -46.5% |
| 2021 | 3.9% | +44.7% |
| 2022 | 4.1% | +4.5% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 4.1% is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.0%, 3.9× the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 4.1% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.6%, 6.4× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11.2% | 0.0% | 18.2% | 7 |
| 1980s | 24.6% | 24.3% | 25.0% | 2 |
| 1990s | 20.2% | 20.2% | 20.2% | 1 |
| 2010s | 6.1% | 5.1% | 7.2% | 2 |
| 2020s | 3.6% | 2.7% | 4.1% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More education data for Portugal
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 82,664 (2018)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 11,380 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 136,282 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 128,743 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 741,752 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 598,661 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.89 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0566 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Portugal?
- Repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Portugal was 4.1% in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 25.0% in 1985.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1976.
- How does Portugal rank for repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both?
- Portugal ranks 69th out of 190 countries with data for 2022.
- Where does this Portugal 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