Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education in Sweden
Sweden: Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education was 0.2% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education 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 in Sweden is 0.2%, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 16.4% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education in Sweden peaked at 0.2% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1998.
Sweden ranks 144th of 184 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 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% | -16.4% |
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
- 141 Zimbabwe 0.2% compare
- 142 Tanzania, United Republic of 0.2% compare
- 143 Georgia 0.2% compare
- 145 Tajikistan 0.2% compare
- 146 Palestine, State of 0.2% compare
- 147 Russian Federation 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 in Sweden?
- Repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education 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 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 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?
- Sweden ranks 144th out of 184 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, female (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release