Repetition rate in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Portugal
Portugal: Repetition rate in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both was 2.6% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Portugal, 1977–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2022, repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Portugal stood at 2.6%.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 38.3% on the previous year and down 40.4% over five years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Portugal peaked at 33.9% in 1977 and was at its lowest, 1.4%, in 2020.
That places Portugal 81st out of 177 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
Repetition rate in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Portugal, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 33.9% | — |
| 1984 | 20.9% | -38.4% |
| 1985 | 22.3% | +6.4% |
| 1990 | 16.8% | -24.4% |
| 2018 | 4.3% | -74.4% |
| 2019 | 3.6% | -17.0% |
| 2020 | 1.4% | -62.3% |
| 2021 | 1.9% | +37.6% |
| 2022 | 2.6% | +38.3% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 2.6% is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.1%, 2.4× the median. (61 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 2.6% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.6%, 4.2× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 33.9% | 33.9% | 33.9% | 1 |
| 1980s | 21.6% | 20.9% | 22.3% | 2 |
| 1990s | 16.8% | 16.8% | 16.8% | 1 |
| 2010s | 3.9% | 3.6% | 4.3% | 2 |
| 2020s | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.6% | 3 |
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 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Portugal?
- Repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Portugal was 2.6% in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 33.9% in 1977.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.4% in 2020.
- How does Portugal rank for repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both?
- Portugal ranks 81st out of 177 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 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release