Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in India
India: Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 82,999 number in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in India, 1987–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in India is 82,999 number, measured in 2017.
The figure is up 9.4% on the previous year and down 88.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in India peaked at 770,018 number in 2008 and was at its lowest, 75,884 number, in 2016.
That places India 6th out of 185 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the top 10%.
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 India, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 412,457 number | — |
| 1988 | 512,229 number | +24.2% |
| 1989 | 566,670 number | +10.6% |
| 2002 | 646,354 number | +14.1% |
| 2003 | 677,788 number | +4.9% |
| 2006 | 707,991 number | +4.5% |
| 2008 | 770,018 number | +8.8% |
| 2011 | 609,314 number | -20.9% |
| 2013 | 288,956 number | -52.6% |
| 2014 | 181,160 number | -37.3% |
| 2015 | 103,771 number | -42.7% |
| 2016 | 75,884 number | -26.9% |
| 2017 | 82,999 number | +9.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 497,119 number | 412,457 number | 566,670 number | 3 |
| 2000s | 700,538 number | 646,354 number | 770,018 number | 4 |
| 2010s | 223,681 number | 75,884 number | 609,314 number | 6 |
Countries ranked near India
More education data for India
- 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)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.0862 units per person (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 60.33 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in India?
- Repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in India was 82,999 number in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 770,018 number in 2008.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 75,884 number in 2016.
- How does India rank for repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- India ranks 6th out of 185 countries with data for 2017.
- Is repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is down 88.3%. 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 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of pupils in the specified grade who are enrolled in the same grade for a second (or further) year.