Repetition rate in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Estonia
Estonia: Repetition rate in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes was 0.7% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Estonia, 1995–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2023, repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Estonia stood at 0.7%.
The figure is up 87.0% on the previous year and up 81.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Estonia peaked at 2.8% in 1995 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2006.
That places Estonia 108th out of 171 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 5 of primary education, both sexes in Estonia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 2.8% | — |
| 1998 | 2.4% | -15.7% |
| 1999 | 2.5% | +2.8% |
| 2000 | 2.6% | +4.4% |
| 2001 | 2.1% | -19.0% |
| 2002 | 2.3% | +12.3% |
| 2003 | 2.0% | -15.1% |
| 2004 | 1.6% | -19.4% |
| 2005 | 2.2% | +40.3% |
| 2006 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2007 | 0.9% | — |
| 2008 | 0.5% | -42.5% |
| 2009 | 0.6% | +13.7% |
| 2010 | 0.5% | -3.7% |
| 2011 | 0.4% | -29.1% |
| 2012 | 0.4% | -3.0% |
| 2013 | 0.4% | +1.9% |
| 2014 | 0.5% | +26.3% |
| 2015 | 0.5% | -2.7% |
| 2016 | 0.4% | -13.2% |
| 2017 | 0.4% | -7.1% |
| 2018 | 0.4% | +4.8% |
| 2019 | 0.3% | -21.3% |
| 2020 | 0.3% | +1.0% |
| 2021 | 0.4% | +17.4% |
| 2023 | 0.7% | +87.0% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 0.7% is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.5%, 1.3× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Estonia's 0.7% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.4%, 1.8× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.6% | 2.4% | 2.8% | 3 |
| 2000s | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
More education data for Estonia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 9,391 (2021)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 706 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 27,252 (2012)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 25,046 (2012)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 103,245 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 89,246 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.17 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.065 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Estonia?
- Repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Estonia was 0.7% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.8% in 1995.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2006.
- How does Estonia rank for repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes?
- Estonia ranks 108th out of 171 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 81.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Estonia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repetition rate in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release