Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Nepal
Nepal: Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes was 56,552 in 2025. ▼ Falling
Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Nepal, 1988–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Nepal is 56,552, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.0% on the previous year and down 21.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Nepal peaked at 138,338 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 15,061, in 2023.
Nepal ranks 23rd of 200 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 24 years of available data.
Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Nepal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 63,626 | — |
| 1991 | 106,350 | +67.1% |
| 1992 | 108,980 | +2.5% |
| 1999 | 121,883 | +11.8% |
| 2000 | 115,746 | -5.0% |
| 2001 | 110,991 | -4.1% |
| 2002 | 124,095 | +11.8% |
| 2003 | 135,004 | +8.8% |
| 2004 | 138,338 | +2.5% |
| 2005 | 132,106 | -4.5% |
| 2008 | 129,529 | -2.0% |
| 2011 | 85,405 | -34.1% |
| 2012 | 84,154 | -1.5% |
| 2013 | 77,738 | -7.6% |
| 2014 | 73,989 | -4.8% |
| 2015 | 71,790 | -3.0% |
| 2016 | 56,036 | -21.9% |
| 2017 | 51,720 | -7.7% |
| 2019 | 53,230 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | 37,277 | -30.0% |
| 2022 | 71,438 | +91.6% |
| 2023 | 15,061 | -78.9% |
| 2024 | 55,969 | +271.6% |
| 2025 | 56,552 | +1.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 63,626 | 63,626 | 63,626 | 1 |
| 1990s | 112,404 | 106,350 | 121,883 | 3 |
| 2000s | 126,544 | 110,991 | 138,338 | 7 |
| 2010s | 69,258 | 51,720 | 85,405 | 8 |
| 2020s | 47,259 | 15,061 | 71,438 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
More education data for Nepal
- 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)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 3.57 million (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 1.31 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.1204 units per person (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.69 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Nepal?
- Repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in Nepal was 56,552 in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 138,338 in 2004.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 15,061 in 2023.
- How does Nepal rank for repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes?
- Nepal ranks 23rd out of 200 countries with data for 2025.
- Is repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Nepal data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release