Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Bhutan
Bhutan: Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 2,908 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Bhutan, 1976–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Bhutan is 2,908, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 36.9% on the previous year and up 262.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Bhutan peaked at 4,607 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 17, in 1979.
Bhutan ranks 83rd of 196 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 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 54 | — |
| 1977 | 58 | +7.4% |
| 1978 | 90 | +55.2% |
| 1979 | 17 | -81.1% |
| 1988 | 128 | +652.9% |
| 1993 | 291 | +127.3% |
| 1994 | 184 | -36.8% |
| 1998 | 912 | +395.7% |
| 1999 | 1,164 | +27.6% |
| 2000 | 754 | -35.2% |
| 2001 | 712 | -5.6% |
| 2004 | 344 | -51.7% |
| 2005 | 318 | -7.6% |
| 2006 | 275 | -13.5% |
| 2007 | 457 | +66.2% |
| 2008 | 715 | +56.5% |
| 2009 | 615 | -14.0% |
| 2010 | 442 | -28.1% |
| 2011 | 389 | -12.0% |
| 2012 | 418 | +7.5% |
| 2013 | 496 | +18.7% |
| 2014 | 802 | +61.7% |
| 2016 | 699 | -12.8% |
| 2017 | 621 | -11.2% |
| 2018 | 1,467 | +136.2% |
| 2020 | 1,563 | +6.5% |
| 2021 | 1,357 | -13.2% |
| 2022 | 3,333 | +145.6% |
| 2023 | 4,607 | +38.2% |
| 2024 | 2,908 | -36.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 54.75 | 17 | 90 | 4 |
| 1980s | 128 | 128 | 128 | 1 |
| 1990s | 637.75 | 184 | 1,164 | 4 |
| 2000s | 523.75 | 275 | 754 | 8 |
| 2010s | 666.75 | 389 | 1,467 | 8 |
| 2020s | 2,754 | 1,357 | 4,607 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bhutan
More education data for Bhutan
- 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)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Bhutan?
- Repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Bhutan was 2,908 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 4,607 in 2023.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 17 in 1979.
- How does Bhutan rank for repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- Bhutan ranks 83rd out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 262.6%. 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 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release