China vs Thailand: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes
China
2,438
in 2021
Thailand
2,668
in 2025
China rank
86th
Thailand rank
83rd
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes over time
- China
- Thailand
How they compare
Thailand currently reports 2,668 against 2,438 in China, a difference of 230.
That makes Thailand's figure about 1.1 times China's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 7 shared years of data; in 2015 it was Thailand ahead.
China ranks 86th and Thailand ranks 83rd of 204 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, China averaged higher in 1 and Thailand in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Thailand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6,844 | 26,318 | 19,474 | Thailand |
| 2020s | 2,798 | 1,772 | 1,026 | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes, China or Thailand?
- Thailand, at 2,668 against 2,438 in China as of 2025.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes between China and Thailand?
- 230, with Thailand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Thailand?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2021.
- How do China and Thailand rank globally for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- China ranks 86th and Thailand ranks 83rd of 204 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release