Repetition rate in Grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Repetition rate in Grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both was 1.8% in 1996. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both in Bulgaria, 1971–1996
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Bulgaria recorded 1.8% for repetition rate in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both in 1996.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 28.3% on the previous year and up 51.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both in Bulgaria peaked at 3.4% in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0.6%, in 1978.
That places Bulgaria 49th out of 90 countries with data for 1996, 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 4 of lower secondary general education, both in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 2.2% | — |
| 1972 | 1.8% | -18.2% |
| 1973 | 1.5% | -17.8% |
| 1974 | 1.2% | -16.2% |
| 1975 | 0.9% | -31.6% |
| 1976 | 0.7% | -12.3% |
| 1977 | 0.6% | -15.5% |
| 1978 | 0.6% | -10.1% |
| 1979 | 0.7% | +25.9% |
| 1980 | 0.7% | -2.4% |
| 1981 | 0.8% | +19.4% |
| 1982 | 0.8% | -0.7% |
| 1983 | 1.1% | +34.0% |
| 1984 | 1.3% | +14.1% |
| 1985 | 1.2% | -6.5% |
| 1986 | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| 1987 | 1.2% | +3.8% |
| 1988 | 1.8% | +51.4% |
| 1989 | 1.7% | -9.3% |
| 1990 | 2.7% | +58.6% |
| 1991 | 3.3% | +24.9% |
| 1992 | 3.4% | +1.7% |
| 1993 | 3.3% | -3.5% |
| 1994 | 2.9% | -12.1% |
| 1995 | 2.5% | -13.7% |
| 1996 | 1.8% | -28.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 9 |
| 1980s | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.8% | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.8% | 1.8% | 3.4% | 7 |
Countries ranked near Bulgaria
More education data for Bulgaria
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 43,834 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,173 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 111,576 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 105,281 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 485,226 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 234,521 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.7644 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0364 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both in Bulgaria?
- Repetition rate in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both in Bulgaria was 1.8% in 1996, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 3.4% in 1992.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.6% in 1978.
- How does Bulgaria rank for repetition rate in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both?
- Bulgaria ranks 49th out of 90 countries with data for 1996.
- Is repetition rate in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 51.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repetition rate in Grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release