Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes (number) (Grade) in Myanmar
Myanmar: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes (number) (Grade) was 6,603 in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Myanmar, 1971–2010
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2010, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Myanmar stood at 6,603. That is the lowest value across all 16 years on record.
That represents a change of down 9.8% on the previous year and down 45.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Myanmar peaked at 296,391 in 1974 and was at its lowest, 6,603, in 2010.
Myanmar ranks 61st of 204 countries on this measure, 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 (number) (Grade) in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 291,280 | — |
| 1972 | 191,833 | -34.1% |
| 1973 | 282,650 | +47.3% |
| 1974 | 296,391 | +4.9% |
| 1999 | 34,936 | -88.2% |
| 2000 | 12,109 | -65.3% |
| 2001 | 15,461 | +27.7% |
| 2002 | 15,023 | -2.8% |
| 2003 | 15,621 | +4.0% |
| 2004 | 11,355 | -27.3% |
| 2005 | 10,237 | -9.8% |
| 2006 | 9,120 | -10.9% |
| 2007 | 10,876 | +19.3% |
| 2008 | 8,907 | -18.1% |
| 2009 | 7,321 | -17.8% |
| 2010 | 6,603 | -9.8% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 6,603 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 7,726, 85% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 6,603 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 83, 79.6× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 265,538 | 191,833 | 296,391 | 4 |
| 1990s | 34,936 | 34,936 | 34,936 | 1 |
| 2000s | 11,603 | 7,321 | 15,621 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,603 | 6,603 | 6,603 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
More education data for Myanmar
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 99.4 (2009)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.98 (2018)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 153,660 (2018)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 25,434 (2018)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 76,947 (2018)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 77,156 (2018)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.19 million (2018)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.30 million (2018)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.64 % change on previous year (2018)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Myanmar?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Myanmar was 6,603 in 2010, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 296,391 in 1974.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,603 in 2010.
- How does Myanmar rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Myanmar ranks 61st out of 204 countries with data for 2010.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar 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