Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in India
India: Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes was 481,469 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in India, 1971–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in India is 481,469, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 38.2% on the previous year and up 193.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in India peaked at 1.80 million in 1971 and was at its lowest, 99,373, in 2022.
That places India 2nd out of 200 countries with data for 2025, 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 primary education, both sexes in India, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1.80 million | — |
| 1974 | 1.71 million | -5.1% |
| 1987 | 587,710 | -65.6% |
| 1988 | 638,327 | +8.6% |
| 1995 | 665,526 | +4.3% |
| 1999 | 1.07 million | +60.1% |
| 2000 | 1.27 million | +19.6% |
| 2001 | 858,068 | -32.7% |
| 2002 | 852,129 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 1.12 million | +31.0% |
| 2013 | 425,024 | -61.9% |
| 2014 | 266,479 | -37.3% |
| 2015 | 163,898 | -38.5% |
| 2016 | 113,250 | -30.9% |
| 2017 | 117,921 | +4.1% |
| 2021 | 121,479 | +3.0% |
| 2022 | 99,373 | -18.2% |
| 2023 | 256,099 | +157.7% |
| 2024 | 348,310 | +36.0% |
| 2025 | 481,469 | +38.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.76 million | 1.71 million | 1.80 million | 2 |
| 1980s | 613,018 | 587,710 | 638,327 | 2 |
| 1990s | 865,638 | 665,526 | 1.07 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 994,792 | 852,129 | 1.27 million | 3 |
| 2010s | 367,145 | 113,250 | 1.12 million | 6 |
| 2020s | 261,346 | 99,373 | 481,469 | 5 |
Countries ranked near India
- 1 Anguilla 0 compare
- 1 Brazil 684,799 compare
- 1 Cook Islands 0 compare
- 1 Montserrat 0 compare
- 3 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 335,799 compare
- 4 Malawi 225,034 compare
- 5 Madagascar 215,325 compare
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 primary education, both sexes in India?
- Repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes in India was 481,469 in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 1.80 million in 1971.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 99,373 in 2022.
- How does India rank for repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes?
- India ranks 2nd out of 200 countries with data for 2025.
- Is repeaters in grade 3 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 193.8%. 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 primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release