Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Portugal
Portugal: Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both was 3.0% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Portugal, 1977–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 3.0% for repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in 2022.
The figure is up 10.2% on the previous year and down 37.7% over five years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Portugal peaked at 26.3% in 1984 and was at its lowest, 1.7%, in 2020.
That places Portugal 78th out of 185 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Portugal, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 16.9% | — |
| 1984 | 26.3% | +55.0% |
| 1985 | 25.9% | -1.2% |
| 1990 | 19.6% | -24.6% |
| 2018 | 4.9% | -75.2% |
| 2019 | 3.3% | -31.6% |
| 2020 | 1.7% | -49.8% |
| 2021 | 2.7% | +64.8% |
| 2022 | 3.0% | +10.2% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 3.0% is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.2%, 2.6× the median. (64 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 3.0% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.7%, 4.6× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 16.9% | 16.9% | 16.9% | 1 |
| 1980s | 26.1% | 25.9% | 26.3% | 2 |
| 1990s | 19.6% | 19.6% | 19.6% | 1 |
| 2010s | 4.1% | 3.3% | 4.9% | 2 |
| 2020s | 2.5% | 1.7% | 3.0% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
- 75 Afghanistan 3.3% compare
- 76 Djibouti 3.3% compare
- 77 Hong Kong, China 3.3% compare
- 79 Bangladesh 3.0% compare
- 80 Austria 3.0% compare
- 81 Grenada 2.8% compare
More education data for Portugal
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 82,664 (2018)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 11,380 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 136,282 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 128,743 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 741,752 (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 598,661 (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.89 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0566 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Portugal?
- Repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Portugal was 3.0% 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 Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 26.3% in 1984.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.7% in 2020.
- How does Portugal rank for repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both?
- Portugal ranks 78th out of 185 countries with data for 2022.
- Where does this Portugal 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