Repeaters in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in India
India: Repeaters in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 81,682 number in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in India, 1987–2017
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
India recorded 81,682 number for repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in 2017.
The figure is up 6.2% on the previous year and down 89.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in India peaked at 876,888 number in 2008 and was at its lowest, 76,947 number, in 2016.
That places India 7th out of 174 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 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in India, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 409,193 number | — |
| 1988 | 593,410 number | +45.0% |
| 1989 | 510,090 number | -14.0% |
| 2002 | 679,716 number | +33.3% |
| 2003 | 726,514 number | +6.9% |
| 2006 | 797,820 number | +9.8% |
| 2008 | 876,888 number | +9.9% |
| 2011 | 668,324 number | -23.8% |
| 2013 | 280,488 number | -58.0% |
| 2014 | 177,144 number | -36.8% |
| 2015 | 105,637 number | -40.4% |
| 2016 | 76,947 number | -27.2% |
| 2017 | 81,682 number | +6.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 504,231 number | 409,193 number | 593,410 number | 3 |
| 2000s | 770,234 number | 679,716 number | 876,888 number | 4 |
| 2010s | 231,704 number | 76,947 number | 668,324 number | 6 |
Countries ranked near India
More education data for India
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 18.52 million (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 133.16 million (2025)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in India?
- Repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in India was 81,682 number in 2017, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 876,888 number in 2008.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 76,947 number in 2016.
- How does India rank for repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- India ranks 7th out of 174 countries with data for 2017.
- Is repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is down 89.8%. 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 3 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.