Repetition rate in Grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both in Hungary
Hungary: Repetition rate in Grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both was 0.7% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both in Hungary, 1971–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Hungary recorded 0.7% for repetition rate in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both in 2023.
The figure is up 11.9% on the previous year and down 28.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both in Hungary peaked at 1.0% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 1978.
That places Hungary 58th out of 90 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 4 of lower secondary general education, both in Hungary, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0.6% | — |
| 1972 | 0.4% | -29.4% |
| 1973 | 0.3% | -27.5% |
| 1974 | 0.3% | -0.0% |
| 1975 | 0.3% | +8.7% |
| 1976 | 0.2% | -22.6% |
| 1977 | 0.2% | -24.6% |
| 1978 | 0.2% | -12.8% |
| 1979 | 0.3% | +54.5% |
| 1980 | 0.2% | -22.9% |
| 1981 | 0.3% | +33.7% |
| 1982 | 0.3% | -1.3% |
| 1983 | 0.3% | +28.0% |
| 1984 | 0.4% | +7.1% |
| 1985 | 0.3% | -3.7% |
| 1986 | 0.3% | -17.1% |
| 1987 | 0.3% | -6.6% |
| 1988 | 0.3% | -3.1% |
| 1989 | 0.3% | +22.0% |
| 1990 | 0.4% | +16.2% |
| 1991 | 0.5% | +29.8% |
| 1992 | 0.4% | -5.6% |
| 1996 | 0.5% | +7.8% |
| 2013 | 1.0% | +104.7% |
| 2014 | 0.9% | -7.2% |
| 2015 | 0.8% | -8.9% |
| 2016 | 0.8% | -6.3% |
| 2017 | 0.9% | +12.4% |
| 2018 | 0.8% | -2.4% |
| 2019 | 0.7% | -16.2% |
| 2020 | 0.5% | -25.8% |
| 2021 | 0.8% | +43.5% |
| 2022 | 0.6% | -17.8% |
| 2023 | 0.7% | +11.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 9 |
| 1980s | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 4 |
| 2010s | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 7 |
| 2020s | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
More education data for Hungary
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 78,564 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 6,790 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 163,967 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 150,126 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 815,267 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 384,692 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.9656 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0402 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both in Hungary?
- Repetition rate in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both in Hungary was 0.7% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 1.0% in 2013.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 1978.
- How does Hungary rank for repetition rate in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both?
- Hungary ranks 58th out of 90 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in grade 4 of lower secondary general education, both rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary 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