Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Nepal
Nepal: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 62,642 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Nepal, 1988–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2025, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Nepal stood at 62,642.
That represents a change of down 25.9% on the previous year and down 70.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Nepal peaked at 632,026 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 32,226, in 2023.
That places Nepal 25th out of 201 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
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 Nepal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 285,014 | — |
| 1991 | 533,000 | +87.0% |
| 1992 | 534,990 | +0.4% |
| 1999 | 510,301 | -4.6% |
| 2000 | 632,026 | +23.9% |
| 2001 | 577,497 | -8.6% |
| 2002 | 526,082 | -8.9% |
| 2003 | 490,009 | -6.9% |
| 2004 | 502,108 | +2.5% |
| 2005 | 567,682 | +13.1% |
| 2006 | 464,912 | -18.1% |
| 2007 | 423,615 | -8.9% |
| 2008 | 429,715 | +1.4% |
| 2010 | 394,052 | -8.3% |
| 2011 | 332,565 | -15.6% |
| 2012 | 314,338 | -5.5% |
| 2013 | 267,827 | -14.8% |
| 2014 | 223,622 | -16.5% |
| 2015 | 214,287 | -4.2% |
| 2016 | 199,122 | -7.1% |
| 2017 | 130,498 | -34.5% |
| 2019 | 135,020 | +3.5% |
| 2021 | 88,658 | -34.3% |
| 2022 | 110,680 | +24.8% |
| 2023 | 32,226 | -70.9% |
| 2024 | 84,538 | +162.3% |
| 2025 | 62,642 | -25.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 285,014 | 285,014 | 285,014 | 1 |
| 1990s | 526,097 | 510,301 | 534,990 | 3 |
| 2000s | 512,627 | 423,615 | 632,026 | 9 |
| 2010s | 245,703 | 130,498 | 394,052 | 9 |
| 2020s | 75,749 | 32,226 | 110,680 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
- 22 Mali 70,193 compare
- 23 South Africa 68,608 compare
- 24 Morocco 68,037 compare
- 26 Yemen 58,675 compare
- 27 Philippines 57,205 compare
- 28 Central African Republic 56,734 compare
More education data for Nepal
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 263,796 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 752,326 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 609,324 (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.67 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.57 million (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 1.31 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1204 units per person (2025)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Nepal?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Nepal was 62,642 in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 632,026 in 2000.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 32,226 in 2023.
- How does Nepal rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Nepal ranks 25th out of 201 countries with data for 2025.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 70.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal 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