Repetition rate in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Luxembourg
Luxembourg: Repetition rate in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes was 0.4% in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Luxembourg, 1975–2020
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Luxembourg recorded 0.4% for repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in 2020.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 58.5% over five years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Luxembourg peaked at 2.6% in 1975 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2009.
That places Luxembourg 106th out of 142 countries with data for 2020, 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 6 of primary education, both sexes in Luxembourg, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 2.6% | — |
| 1976 | 1.9% | -25.7% |
| 1977 | 2.2% | +11.8% |
| 1978 | 1.6% | -24.4% |
| 1982 | 1.5% | -6.9% |
| 2009 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2012 | 0.9% | — |
| 2013 | 1.0% | +19.0% |
| 2016 | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 0.4% | -58.5% |
Luxembourg compared with similar countries
- Luxembourg's 0.4% is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.5%, 81% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Luxembourg's 0.4% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.6%, 73% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.6% | 4 |
| 1980s | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1 |
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1 |
| 2010s | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 3 |
| 2020s | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Luxembourg
More education data for Luxembourg
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 6,748 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,398 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 11,539 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 11,009 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 53,672 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 43,020 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.82 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0635 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Luxembourg?
- Repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in Luxembourg was 0.4% in 2020, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Luxembourg?
- The highest recorded value was 2.6% in 1975.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Luxembourg?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2009.
- How does Luxembourg rank for repetition rate in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes?
- Luxembourg ranks 106th out of 142 countries with data for 2020.
- Where does this Luxembourg data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repetition rate in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release