Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Bhutan
Bhutan: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 448 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Bhutan, 1976–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Bhutan stood at 448.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 16.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Bhutan peaked at 3,357 in 1988 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1976.
That places Bhutan 113th out of 204 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 Bhutan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 1,710 | — |
| 1978 | 125 | -92.7% |
| 1979 | 1,515 | +1112.0% |
| 1988 | 3,357 | +121.6% |
| 1993 | 2,704 | -19.5% |
| 1994 | 2,762 | +2.1% |
| 1998 | 2,205 | -20.2% |
| 1999 | 2,183 | -1.0% |
| 2000 | 2,282 | +4.5% |
| 2001 | 2,290 | +0.4% |
| 2003 | 2,007 | -12.4% |
| 2004 | 1,761 | -12.3% |
| 2005 | 1,511 | -14.2% |
| 2006 | 1,257 | -16.8% |
| 2007 | 1,127 | -10.3% |
| 2008 | 1,192 | +5.8% |
| 2009 | 1,055 | -11.5% |
| 2010 | 1,130 | +7.1% |
| 2011 | 911 | -19.4% |
| 2012 | 762 | -16.4% |
| 2013 | 620 | -18.6% |
| 2014 | 384 | -38.1% |
| 2015 | 587 | +52.9% |
| 2016 | 553 | -5.8% |
| 2017 | 392 | -29.1% |
| 2018 | 355 | -9.4% |
| 2020 | 203 | -42.8% |
| 2024 | 448 | +120.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 837.5 | 0 | 1,710 | 4 |
| 1980s | 3,357 | 3,357 | 3,357 | 1 |
| 1990s | 2,464 | 2,183 | 2,762 | 4 |
| 2000s | 1,609 | 1,055 | 2,290 | 9 |
| 2010s | 632.67 | 355 | 1,130 | 9 |
| 2020s | 325.5 | 203 | 448 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Bhutan
- 110 Djibouti 549 compare
- 111 Martinique 538 compare
- 112 Azerbaijan 459 compare
- 114 Finland 441 compare
- 115 Kazakhstan 418 compare
- 116 Hong Kong, China 398 compare
More education data for Bhutan
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 6,995 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 9,961 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 6,905 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 6,735 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 67,821 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 91,759 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.26 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1159 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Bhutan?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Bhutan was 448 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 3,357 in 1988.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1976.
- How does Bhutan rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Bhutan ranks 113th out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bhutan 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