Repetition rate in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Sweden
Sweden: Repetition rate in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes was 0.1% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Sweden, 1970–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2023, repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Sweden stood at 0.1%. That is the highest value across all 37 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.9% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Sweden peaked at 0.1% in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1970.
That places Sweden 135th out of 171 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
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 Sweden, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.0% | — |
| 1971 | 0.0% | — |
| 1972 | 0.0% | — |
| 1973 | 0.0% | — |
| 1974 | 0.0% | — |
| 1975 | 0.0% | — |
| 1976 | 0.0% | — |
| 1977 | 0.0% | — |
| 1978 | 0.0% | — |
| 1979 | 0.0% | — |
| 1980 | 0.0% | — |
| 1981 | 0.0% | — |
| 1982 | 0.0% | — |
| 1983 | 0.0% | — |
| 1986 | 0.0% | — |
| 1987 | 0.0% | — |
| 1988 | 0.0% | — |
| 1989 | 0.0% | — |
| 1990 | 0.0% | — |
| 1991 | 0.0% | — |
| 1998 | 0.0% | — |
| 1999 | 0.0% | — |
| 2000 | 0.0% | — |
| 2001 | 0.0% | — |
| 2002 | 0.0% | — |
| 2003 | 0.0% | — |
| 2004 | 0.0% | — |
| 2005 | 0.0% | — |
| 2006 | 0.0% | — |
| 2007 | 0.0% | — |
| 2008 | 0.0% | — |
| 2009 | 0.0% | — |
| 2010 | 0.0% | — |
| 2012 | 0.0% | — |
| 2013 | 0.0% | — |
| 2022 | 0.1% | — |
| 2023 | 0.1% | +6.9% |
Sweden compared with similar countries
- Sweden's 0.1% is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.5%, 24% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Sweden's 0.1% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.4%, 34% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 8 |
| 1990s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4 |
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3 |
| 2020s | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
- 132 Tonga 0.2% compare
- 133 United Arab Emirates 0.2% compare
- 134 Montenegro 0.1% compare
- 136 Malta 0.1% compare
- 137 Tanzania, United Republic of 0.1% compare
- 138 Finland 0.1% compare
More education data for Sweden
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 77,813 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,302 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 235,975 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 222,360 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 987,895 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 859,847 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.8572 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0814 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Sweden?
- Repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Sweden was 0.1% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 0.1% in 2023.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1970.
- How does Sweden rank for repetition rate in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes?
- Sweden ranks 135th out of 171 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Sweden 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