Repetition rate in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Portugal
Portugal: Repetition rate in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes was 3.7% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Portugal, 1971–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2021, repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Portugal stood at 3.7%.
The figure is up 29.2% on the previous year and down 44.3% over five years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Portugal peaked at 24.1% in 1971 and was at its lowest, 2.8%, in 2020.
That places Portugal 65th out of 196 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
Repetition rate in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Portugal, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 24.1% | — |
| 1972 | 23.5% | -2.5% |
| 1973 | 23.8% | +1.0% |
| 1974 | 23.7% | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 6.6% | -72.3% |
| 2019 | 4.6% | -29.8% |
| 2020 | 2.8% | -38.5% |
| 2021 | 3.7% | +29.2% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 3.7% is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.6%, 6.1× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 3.7% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.4%, 9.8× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 23.8% | 23.5% | 24.1% | 4 |
| 2010s | 5.6% | 4.6% | 6.6% | 2 |
| 2020s | 3.3% | 2.8% | 3.7% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
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 primary education, both sexes in Portugal?
- Repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Portugal was 3.7% in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 24.1% in 1971.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.8% in 2020.
- How does Portugal rank for repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes?
- Portugal ranks 65th out of 196 countries with data for 2021.
- 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 primary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release