Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in India
India: Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 337,809 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
337,809
Change on year
up 3.8%
World rank
2nd
of 197 countries
All-time high
1.07 million
in 1989
All-time low
84,492
in 2016
Years of data
24
1987–2025
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in India, 1987–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
India recorded 337,809 for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in 2025.
The figure is up 3.8% on the previous year and up 194.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in India peaked at 1.07 million in 1989 and was at its lowest, 84,492, in 2016.
That places India 2nd out of 197 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in India, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 516,618 | — |
| 1988 | 667,804 | +29.3% |
| 1989 | 1.07 million | +60.3% |
| 1999 | 741,835 | -30.7% |
| 2000 | 776,866 | +4.7% |
| 2001 | 818,833 | +5.4% |
| 2002 | 858,359 | +4.8% |
| 2003 | 878,988 | +2.4% |
| 2004 | 879,624 | +0.1% |
| 2005 | 943,910 | +7.3% |
| 2006 | 951,573 | +0.8% |
| 2007 | 978,115 | +2.8% |
| 2008 | 1.02 million | +3.8% |
| 2011 | 755,300 | -25.6% |
| 2013 | 311,863 | -58.7% |
| 2014 | 192,394 | -38.3% |
| 2015 | 114,545 | -40.5% |
| 2016 | 84,492 | -26.2% |
| 2017 | 86,903 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | 119,951 | +38.0% |
| 2022 | 158,580 | +32.2% |
| 2023 | 208,368 | +31.4% |
| 2024 | 325,377 | +56.2% |
| 2025 | 337,809 | +3.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 751,567 | 516,618 | 1.07 million | 3 |
| 1990s | 741,835 | 741,835 | 741,835 | 1 |
| 2000s | 900,173 | 776,866 | 1.02 million | 9 |
| 2010s | 257,583 | 84,492 | 755,300 | 6 |
| 2020s | 230,017 | 119,951 | 337,809 | 5 |
Countries ranked near India
- 1 Anguilla 25 compare
- 1 Brazil 656,820 compare
- 2 Cook Islands 0 compare
- 2 Montserrat 0 compare
- 3 Algeria 247,459 compare
- 4 Morocco 155,848 compare
- 5 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 147,093 compare
More education data for India
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 18.52 million (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 133.16 million (2025)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 126.12 million (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -8.85 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0862 units per person (2025)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 126.12 million (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -8.85 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in India?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in India was 337,809 in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 1.07 million in 1989.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 84,492 in 2016.
- How does India rank for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- India ranks 2nd out of 197 countries with data for 2025.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 194.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release