Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Thailand
Thailand: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 2,668 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Thailand, 1975–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Thailand is 2,668, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 7.6% on the previous year and down 92.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Thailand peaked at 297,158 in 1975 and was at its lowest, 1,683, in 2021.
Thailand ranks 83rd of 201 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 in Thailand, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 297,158 | — |
| 1976 | 294,783 | -0.8% |
| 1977 | 290,502 | -1.5% |
| 1978 | 282,361 | -2.8% |
| 1981 | 231,207 | -18.1% |
| 1999 | 107,165 | -53.6% |
| 2000 | 105,183 | -1.8% |
| 2001 | 105,632 | +0.4% |
| 2005 | 93,510 | -11.5% |
| 2015 | 35,976 | -61.5% |
| 2016 | 33,763 | -6.2% |
| 2017 | 31,290 | -7.3% |
| 2018 | 23,469 | -25.0% |
| 2019 | 7,090 | -69.8% |
| 2020 | 1,862 | -73.7% |
| 2021 | 1,683 | -9.6% |
| 2022 | 1,722 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | 2,220 | +28.9% |
| 2024 | 2,888 | +30.1% |
| 2025 | 2,668 | -7.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 291,201 | 282,361 | 297,158 | 4 |
| 1980s | 231,207 | 231,207 | 231,207 | 1 |
| 1990s | 107,165 | 107,165 | 107,165 | 1 |
| 2000s | 101,442 | 93,510 | 105,632 | 3 |
| 2010s | 26,318 | 7,090 | 35,976 | 5 |
| 2020s | 2,174 | 1,683 | 2,888 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
More education data for Thailand
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 243,991 (2025)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 13,596 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 758,147 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 716,498 (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.26 million (2025)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.45 million (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.23 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0621 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Thailand?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Thailand was 2,668 in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 297,158 in 1975.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,683 in 2021.
- How does Thailand rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Thailand ranks 83rd out of 201 countries with data for 2025.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 92.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Thailand 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