Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 184,080 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Bangladesh, 1976–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Bangladesh recorded 184,080 for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in 2023.
That represents a change of down 45.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Bangladesh peaked at 931,146 in 1981 and was at its lowest, 130,594, in 2018.
That places Bangladesh 9th out of 204 countries with data for 2023, 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 primary education, both sexes in Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 821,693 | — |
| 1977 | 654,925 | -20.3% |
| 1981 | 931,146 | +42.2% |
| 1989 | 219,693 | -76.4% |
| 2005 | 480,516 | +118.7% |
| 2006 | 509,505 | +6.0% |
| 2008 | 814,839 | +59.9% |
| 2009 | 706,550 | -13.3% |
| 2010 | 473,026 | -33.1% |
| 2011 | 461,952 | -2.3% |
| 2013 | 337,792 | -26.9% |
| 2015 | 274,698 | -18.7% |
| 2016 | 260,329 | -5.2% |
| 2017 | 153,195 | -41.2% |
| 2018 | 130,594 | -14.8% |
| 2023 | 184,080 | +41.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 738,309 | 654,925 | 821,693 | 2 |
| 1980s | 575,420 | 219,693 | 931,146 | 2 |
| 2000s | 627,852 | 480,516 | 814,839 | 4 |
| 2010s | 298,798 | 130,594 | 473,026 | 7 |
| 2020s | 184,080 | 184,080 | 184,080 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
More education data for Bangladesh
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 571,690 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 387,056 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.73 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.77 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 15.07 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 16.69 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 2.67 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0961 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Bangladesh?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Bangladesh was 184,080 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 931,146 in 1981.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 130,594 in 2018.
- How does Bangladesh rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Bangladesh ranks 9th out of 204 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release