Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Sweden
Sweden: Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both was 0.2% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Sweden, 1998–2023
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 Sweden is 0.2%, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 7.4% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Sweden peaked at 0.2% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1998.
Sweden ranks 157th of 190 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
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 Sweden, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 0.0% | — |
| 1999 | 0.0% | — |
| 2000 | 0.0% | — |
| 2001 | 0.0% | — |
| 2003 | 0.0% | — |
| 2005 | 0.0% | — |
| 2006 | 0.0% | — |
| 2007 | 0.0% | — |
| 2008 | 0.0% | — |
| 2009 | 0.0% | — |
| 2010 | 0.0% | — |
| 2011 | 0.0% | — |
| 2012 | 0.0% | — |
| 2013 | 0.0% | — |
| 2014 | 0.0% | — |
| 2022 | 0.2% | — |
| 2023 | 0.2% | -7.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2 |
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 8 |
| 2010s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5 |
| 2020s | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
- 154 Palestine, State of 0.2% compare
- 155 Ireland 0.2% compare
- 156 Tajikistan 0.2% compare
- 158 Indonesia 0.2% compare
- 159 Russian Federation 0.1% compare
- 160 Ukraine 0.1% compare
More education data for Sweden
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 77,813 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,302 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 235,975 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 222,360 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 987,895 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 859,847 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.8572 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0814 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Sweden?
- Repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Sweden was 0.2% 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 Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 0.2% in 2022.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1998.
- How does Sweden rank for repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both?
- Sweden ranks 157th out of 190 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Sweden 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release