Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education in Luxembourg
Luxembourg: Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education was 1.7% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education in Luxembourg, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2023, repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education in Luxembourg stood at 1.7%.
That represents a change of down 6.9% on the previous year and down 58.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education in Luxembourg peaked at 14.2% in 1979 and was at its lowest, 0.8%, in 2017.
That places Luxembourg 84th out of 184 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 in Luxembourg, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 8.9% | — |
| 1972 | 11.0% | +23.5% |
| 1973 | 12.6% | +14.2% |
| 1975 | 5.7% | -54.6% |
| 1976 | 8.8% | +54.3% |
| 1977 | 9.4% | +6.2% |
| 1978 | 13.5% | +43.7% |
| 1979 | 14.2% | +5.5% |
| 1984 | 7.2% | -49.5% |
| 1986 | 8.3% | +16.1% |
| 2005 | 5.5% | -34.6% |
| 2006 | 4.7% | -14.6% |
| 2007 | 4.3% | -8.6% |
| 2010 | 3.9% | -9.1% |
| 2011 | 3.8% | -2.2% |
| 2012 | 3.9% | +3.1% |
| 2013 | 4.1% | +4.7% |
| 2014 | 3.8% | -6.0% |
| 2015 | 3.9% | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 3.3% | -15.9% |
| 2017 | 0.8% | -74.4% |
| 2018 | 1.1% | +29.8% |
| 2019 | 2.0% | +84.2% |
| 2020 | 1.8% | -13.2% |
| 2021 | 2.2% | +24.0% |
| 2022 | 1.8% | -16.4% |
| 2023 | 1.7% | -6.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10.5% | 5.7% | 14.2% | 8 |
| 1980s | 7.8% | 7.2% | 8.3% | 2 |
| 2000s | 4.8% | 4.3% | 5.5% | 3 |
| 2010s | 3.1% | 0.8% | 4.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 4 |
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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 in Luxembourg?
- Repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education in Luxembourg was 1.7% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education recorded in Luxembourg?
- The highest recorded value was 14.2% in 1979.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education recorded in Luxembourg?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.8% in 2017.
- How does Luxembourg rank for repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education?
- Luxembourg ranks 84th out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education rising or falling in Luxembourg?
- Over the last ten years it is down 58.6%. 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, female (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release