India vs Malawi: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes
India
1.17 million
in 2025
Malawi
383,351
in 2024
India rank
2nd
Malawi rank
5th
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes over time
- India
- Malawi
How they compare
India currently reports 1.17 million against 383,351 in Malawi, a difference of 785,839.
That makes India's figure about 3.0 times Malawi's.
Across all 19 years both countries report, India has been ahead every year.
India ranks 2nd and Malawi ranks 5th of 204 countries.
India has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | India | Malawi | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.48 million | 33,169 | 4.45 million | India |
| 1980s | 1.06 million | 62,564 | 993,566 | India |
| 1990s | 1.15 million | 157,664 | 994,936 | India |
| 2000s | 1.22 million | 176,445 | 1.04 million | India |
| 2010s | 1.48 million | 232,726 | 1.25 million | India |
| 2020s | 454,104 | 256,044 | 198,061 | India |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes, India or Malawi?
- India, at 1.17 million against 383,351 in Malawi as of 2025.
- What is the difference in repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes between India and Malawi?
- 785,839, with India ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for India and Malawi?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 1974 to 2024.
- How do India and Malawi rank globally for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- India ranks 2nd and Malawi ranks 5th 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