Repetition rate in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Türkiye
Türkiye: Repetition rate in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes was 1.9% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
1.9%
Change on year
up 6.6%
World rank
92nd
of 196 countries
All-time high
8.3%
in 1986
All-time low
0.7%
in 2014
Years of data
31
1984–2022
Repetition rate in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Türkiye, 1984–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Türkiye is 1.9%, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.6% on the previous year and up 110.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Türkiye peaked at 8.3% in 1986 and was at its lowest, 0.7%, in 2014.
Türkiye ranks 92nd of 196 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 primary education, both sexes in Türkiye, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 8.2% | — |
| 1985 | 8.0% | -3.0% |
| 1986 | 8.3% | +3.3% |
| 1987 | 7.8% | -5.8% |
| 1988 | 7.3% | -6.7% |
| 1989 | 6.5% | -10.8% |
| 1990 | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| 1991 | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| 1992 | 5.0% | -22.0% |
| 1993 | 4.7% | -7.6% |
| 1994 | 2.9% | -38.2% |
| 2003 | 2.2% | -21.8% |
| 2004 | 2.0% | -12.2% |
| 2005 | 1.9% | -2.4% |
| 2006 | 1.6% | -16.9% |
| 2007 | 1.5% | -4.2% |
| 2008 | 1.1% | -29.6% |
| 2009 | 0.8% | -30.2% |
| 2010 | 1.0% | +35.3% |
| 2011 | 1.0% | +1.3% |
| 2012 | 0.9% | -10.9% |
| 2013 | 0.8% | -9.6% |
| 2014 | 0.7% | -16.7% |
| 2015 | 1.0% | +48.4% |
| 2016 | 1.0% | -1.6% |
| 2017 | 1.1% | +13.7% |
| 2018 | 1.1% | -5.9% |
| 2019 | 1.4% | +34.0% |
| 2020 | 1.1% | -24.1% |
| 2021 | 1.8% | +65.5% |
| 2022 | 1.9% | +6.6% |
Türkiye compared with similar countries
- Türkiye's 1.9% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.9%, 2.1× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Türkiye's 1.9% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.4%, 5.2× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 7.7% | 6.5% | 8.3% | 6 |
| 1990s | 5.1% | 2.9% | 6.5% | 5 |
| 2000s | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 7 |
| 2010s | 1.0% | 0.7% | 1.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.9% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Türkiye
- 89 Switzerland 2.2% compare
- 90 Tanzania, United Republic of 2.1% compare
- 91 Liechtenstein 2.0% compare
- 93 Philippines 1.9% compare
- 94 Sudan 1.8% compare
- 95 Paraguay 1.8% compare
More education data for Türkiye
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 788,294 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 184,302 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.05 million (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 980,973 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 12.31 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.54 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.87 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0649 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Türkiye?
- Repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Türkiye was 1.9% in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Türkiye?
- The highest recorded value was 8.3% in 1986.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Türkiye?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.7% in 2014.
- How does Türkiye rank for repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes?
- Türkiye ranks 92nd out of 196 countries with data for 2022.
- Is repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Türkiye?
- Over the last ten years it is up 110.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Türkiye 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