Repetition rate in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Israel
Israel: Repetition rate in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes was 0.6% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Repetition rate in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Israel, 2001–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Israel recorded 0.6% for repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in 2023.
That represents a change of up 1.1% on the previous year and down 44.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Israel peaked at 1.2% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.5%, in 2018.
Israel ranks 123rd of 196 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 23 years of available data.
Repetition rate in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Israel, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1.1% | — |
| 2002 | 1.1% | +3.5% |
| 2003 | 1.1% | -6.6% |
| 2004 | 1.0% | -6.6% |
| 2005 | 0.8% | -23.0% |
| 2006 | 0.9% | +18.1% |
| 2007 | 1.0% | +9.3% |
| 2008 | 1.0% | -1.8% |
| 2009 | 1.0% | +1.7% |
| 2010 | 1.0% | +1.4% |
| 2011 | 1.2% | +23.0% |
| 2012 | 1.2% | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 1.1% | -13.0% |
| 2014 | 0.8% | -21.2% |
| 2015 | 0.8% | -5.6% |
| 2016 | 0.6% | -28.8% |
| 2017 | 0.5% | -8.7% |
| 2018 | 0.5% | -3.6% |
| 2019 | 0.6% | +14.5% |
| 2020 | 0.6% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | 0.6% | +2.7% |
| 2022 | 0.6% | +4.6% |
| 2023 | 0.6% | +1.1% |
Israel compared with similar countries
- Israel's 0.6% is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.6%, 99% of the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Israel's 0.6% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.8%, 74% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 9 |
| 2010s | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Israel
More education data for Israel
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 71,062 (2009)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 7,660 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 291,410 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 277,964 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 948,390 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.05 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.9923 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1048 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Israel?
- Repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Israel was 0.6% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Israel?
- The highest recorded value was 1.2% in 2012.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Israel?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.5% in 2018.
- How does Israel rank for repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes?
- Israel ranks 123rd out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Israel?
- Over the last ten years it is down 44.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Israel data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repetition rate in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release