Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in India
India: Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes was 134,099 number in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in India, 1971–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
India recorded 134,099 number for repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in 2017.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.5% on the previous year and down 90.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in India peaked at 2.44 million number in 1971 and was at its lowest, 125,860 number, in 2016.
That places India 8th out of 187 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 primary education, both sexes in India, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 2.44 million number | — |
| 1974 | 2.44 million number | -0.3% |
| 1987 | 602,199 number | -75.3% |
| 1988 | 604,697 number | +0.4% |
| 1995 | 680,868 number | +12.6% |
| 1999 | 692,208 number | +1.7% |
| 2000 | 699,461 number | +1.0% |
| 2001 | 637,357 number | -8.9% |
| 2002 | 638,323 number | +0.2% |
| 2011 | 1.34 million number | +110.4% |
| 2013 | 490,668 number | -63.5% |
| 2014 | 308,523 number | -37.1% |
| 2015 | 192,260 number | -37.7% |
| 2016 | 125,860 number | -34.5% |
| 2017 | 134,099 number | +6.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.44 million number | 2.44 million number | 2.44 million number | 2 |
| 1980s | 603,448 number | 602,199 number | 604,697 number | 2 |
| 1990s | 686,538 number | 680,868 number | 692,208 number | 2 |
| 2000s | 658,380 number | 637,357 number | 699,461 number | 3 |
| 2010s | 432,412 number | 125,860 number | 1.34 million 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 primary education, both sexes in India?
- Repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in India was 134,099 number in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 2.44 million number in 1971.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 125,860 number in 2016.
- How does India rank for repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes?
- India ranks 8th out of 187 countries with data for 2017.
- Is repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is down 90.0%. 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 primary 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.