Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both was 0.6% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in North Macedonia, 1993–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
North Macedonia recorded 0.6% for repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in 2022.
That represents a change of down 12.9% on the previous year and down 31.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in North Macedonia peaked at 2.1% in 1993 and was at its lowest, 0.3%, in 2007.
North Macedonia ranks 130th of 185 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 2 of lower secondary general education, both in North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 2.1% | — |
| 1994 | 1.9% | -9.4% |
| 1995 | 1.7% | -8.3% |
| 1996 | 0.7% | -56.5% |
| 1999 | 0.6% | -25.0% |
| 2000 | 0.5% | -9.9% |
| 2001 | 0.6% | +25.5% |
| 2002 | 0.5% | -22.3% |
| 2003 | 0.5% | -4.0% |
| 2004 | 0.5% | +2.2% |
| 2005 | 0.5% | +6.3% |
| 2006 | 0.4% | -26.1% |
| 2007 | 0.3% | -30.0% |
| 2008 | 0.6% | +138.8% |
| 2009 | 0.8% | +28.4% |
| 2017 | 0.5% | -42.3% |
| 2018 | 0.5% | +7.6% |
| 2019 | 0.6% | +16.4% |
| 2020 | 0.3% | -48.9% |
| 2021 | 0.6% | +113.3% |
| 2022 | 0.6% | -12.9% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 0.6% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.8%, 70% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- North Macedonia's 0.6% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.7%, 84% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.1% | 5 |
| 2000s | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 3 |
| 2020s | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 3 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
More education data for North Macedonia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 18,794 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 15,086 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 13,978 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 150,231 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 105,461 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.8051 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0577 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in North Macedonia?
- Repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in North Macedonia was 0.6% in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.1% in 1993.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.3% in 2007.
- How does North Macedonia rank for repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both?
- North Macedonia ranks 130th out of 185 countries with data for 2022.
- Is repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Macedonia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release