Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in India
India: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 1.17 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.17 million
Change on year
up 39.1%
World rank
2nd
of 201 countries
All-time high
5.27 million
in 1971
All-time low
104,843
in 2022
Years of data
26
1971–2025
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in India, 1971–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2025, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in India stood at 1.17 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 39.1% on the previous year and up 284.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in India peaked at 5.27 million in 1971 and was at its lowest, 104,843, in 2022.
India ranks 2nd of 201 countries on this measure, 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 India, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 5.27 million | — |
| 1974 | 4.48 million | -14.9% |
| 1987 | 1.03 million | -76.9% |
| 1988 | 1.08 million | +4.2% |
| 1995 | 1.08 million | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 1.22 million | +13.3% |
| 2000 | 1.23 million | +0.6% |
| 2001 | 1.11 million | -10.0% |
| 2002 | 1.08 million | -2.7% |
| 2003 | 1.17 million | +8.3% |
| 2004 | 1.13 million | -3.5% |
| 2007 | 1.22 million | +8.6% |
| 2008 | 1.21 million | -1.2% |
| 2009 | 1.56 million | +28.8% |
| 2010 | 1.63 million | +4.8% |
| 2011 | 2.64 million | +61.6% |
| 2013 | 1.07 million | -59.5% |
| 2014 | 593,097 | -44.5% |
| 2015 | 304,088 | -48.7% |
| 2016 | 212,094 | -30.3% |
| 2017 | 227,166 | +7.1% |
| 2021 | 128,911 | -43.3% |
| 2022 | 104,843 | -18.7% |
| 2023 | 392,579 | +274.4% |
| 2024 | 840,823 | +114.2% |
| 2025 | 1.17 million | +39.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.88 million | 4.48 million | 5.27 million | 2 |
| 1980s | 1.06 million | 1.03 million | 1.08 million | 2 |
| 1990s | 1.15 million | 1.08 million | 1.22 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 1.21 million | 1.08 million | 1.56 million | 8 |
| 2010s | 953,544 | 212,094 | 2.64 million | 7 |
| 2020s | 527,269 | 104,843 | 1.17 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near India
- 1 Anguilla 6 compare
- 1 Brazil 1.52 million compare
- 2 Cook Islands 0 compare
- 2 Montserrat 0 compare
- 3 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 475,618 compare
- 4 Madagascar 418,637 compare
- 5 Malawi 383,351 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 primary education, both sexes in India?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in India was 1.17 million in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 5.27 million in 1971.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 104,843 in 2022.
- How does India rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- India ranks 2nd out of 201 countries with data for 2025.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 284.5%. 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 primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release