Repetition rate in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Poland
Poland: Repetition rate in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes was 0.7% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0.7%
Change on year
down 3.1%
World rank
116th
of 196 countries
All-time high
4.2%
in 1971
All-time low
0.2%
in 2000
Years of data
49
1971–2023
Repetition rate in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Poland, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Poland recorded 0.7% for repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in 2023.
The figure is down 3.1% on the previous year and up 34.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Poland peaked at 4.2% in 1971 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 2000.
That places Poland 116th out of 196 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 primary education, both sexes in Poland, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 4.2% | — |
| 1972 | 4.0% | -4.4% |
| 1973 | 2.5% | -38.0% |
| 1974 | 1.1% | -58.0% |
| 1975 | 1.3% | +27.9% |
| 1976 | 1.4% | +4.8% |
| 1977 | 1.6% | +16.0% |
| 1978 | 1.5% | -7.7% |
| 1979 | 1.3% | -16.3% |
| 1980 | 1.4% | +14.0% |
| 1981 | 2.0% | +36.5% |
| 1982 | 2.3% | +19.0% |
| 1983 | 2.2% | -4.7% |
| 1984 | 2.0% | -11.8% |
| 1985 | 1.9% | -3.6% |
| 1986 | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 1987 | 1.8% | -3.8% |
| 1988 | 1.6% | -11.5% |
| 1989 | 1.6% | -2.1% |
| 1990 | 1.4% | -8.7% |
| 1991 | 1.2% | -17.2% |
| 1992 | 0.8% | -28.7% |
| 1993 | 0.9% | +6.7% |
| 1994 | 0.9% | -3.9% |
| 1995 | 0.8% | -5.8% |
| 1996 | 0.8% | -7.0% |
| 1997 | 0.7% | -7.9% |
| 1998 | 0.7% | -3.0% |
| 1999 | 0.5% | -28.3% |
| 2000 | 0.2% | -50.8% |
| 2001 | 0.3% | +25.2% |
| 2002 | 0.3% | +1.3% |
| 2003 | 0.3% | +0.9% |
| 2004 | 0.3% | +10.3% |
| 2005 | 0.4% | +6.1% |
| 2006 | 0.4% | +5.2% |
| 2008 | 0.6% | +52.4% |
| 2009 | 0.4% | -33.1% |
| 2010 | 0.5% | +29.0% |
| 2011 | 0.5% | +7.2% |
| 2012 | 0.6% | +16.8% |
| 2013 | 0.6% | -10.9% |
| 2014 | 0.6% | +3.4% |
| 2015 | 0.7% | +26.2% |
| 2016 | 0.8% | +9.7% |
| 2017 | 0.5% | -42.3% |
| 2018 | 0.7% | +59.2% |
| 2021 | 0.8% | +5.6% |
| 2023 | 0.7% | -3.1% |
Poland compared with similar countries
- Poland's 0.7% is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.6%, 1.2× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Poland's 0.7% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.4%, 2.0× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.1% | 1.1% | 4.2% | 9 |
| 1980s | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 9 |
| 2010s | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 9 |
| 2020s | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Poland
More education data for Poland
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 322,900 (2025)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 15,398 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 776,213 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 735,804 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.33 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.60 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.04 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0438 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Poland?
- Repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Poland was 0.7% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 4.2% in 1971.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 2000.
- How does Poland rank for repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes?
- Poland ranks 116th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Poland 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