Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Denmark
Denmark: Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 1.9% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Denmark, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Denmark recorded 1.9% for repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in 2023.
The figure is up 0.6% on the previous year and down 28.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Denmark peaked at 2.9% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1970.
Denmark ranks 94th of 199 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 primary education, both sexes in Denmark, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.0% | — |
| 1971 | 0.0% | — |
| 1972 | 0.0% | — |
| 1973 | 0.0% | — |
| 1974 | 0.0% | — |
| 1975 | 0.0% | — |
| 1976 | 0.0% | — |
| 1977 | 0.0% | — |
| 1978 | 0.0% | — |
| 1979 | 0.0% | — |
| 1980 | 0.0% | — |
| 1981 | 0.0% | — |
| 1982 | 0.0% | — |
| 1983 | 0.0% | — |
| 1984 | 0.0% | — |
| 1985 | 0.0% | — |
| 1986 | 0.0% | — |
| 1987 | 0.0% | — |
| 1988 | 0.0% | — |
| 1989 | 0.0% | — |
| 1990 | 0.0% | — |
| 1991 | 0.0% | — |
| 1992 | 0.0% | — |
| 1993 | 0.0% | — |
| 1997 | 0.0% | — |
| 1998 | 0.0% | — |
| 1999 | 0.0% | — |
| 2000 | 0.0% | — |
| 2003 | 0.0% | — |
| 2004 | 0.0% | — |
| 2005 | 0.0% | — |
| 2006 | 0.0% | — |
| 2007 | 0.0% | — |
| 2008 | 0.2% | — |
| 2009 | 0.1% | -40.1% |
| 2012 | 2.9% | +2408.9% |
| 2013 | 2.6% | -11.3% |
| 2014 | 2.8% | +7.1% |
| 2016 | 2.5% | -10.5% |
| 2017 | 2.2% | -9.8% |
| 2018 | 2.4% | +5.2% |
| 2019 | 2.4% | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 2.1% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | 1.8% | -13.9% |
| 2022 | 1.9% | +0.6% |
| 2023 | 1.9% | +0.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 7 |
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% | 8 |
| 2010s | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 7 |
| 2020s | 1.9% | 1.8% | 2.1% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More education data for Denmark
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 50,935 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 2,888 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 94,481 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 88,072 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 522,143 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 432,238 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.8558 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0723 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Denmark?
- Repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Denmark was 1.9% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 2.9% in 2012.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1970.
- How does Denmark rank for repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Denmark ranks 94th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release