Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in India
India: Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes was 468,516 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in India, 1971–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in India is 468,516, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 13.0% on the previous year and up 231.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in India peaked at 1.01 million in 1971 and was at its lowest, 98,461, in 2016.
India ranks 1st of 180 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in India, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1.01 million | — |
| 1974 | 964,625 | -4.0% |
| 1987 | 509,662 | -47.2% |
| 1988 | 651,258 | +27.8% |
| 1995 | 623,478 | -4.3% |
| 1999 | 663,304 | +6.4% |
| 2000 | 696,148 | +5.0% |
| 2001 | 772,826 | +11.0% |
| 2002 | 813,179 | +5.2% |
| 2003 | 867,379 | +6.7% |
| 2008 | 961,723 | +10.9% |
| 2009 | 977,223 | +1.6% |
| 2011 | 877,682 | -10.2% |
| 2013 | 426,280 | -51.4% |
| 2014 | 238,798 | -44.0% |
| 2015 | 141,518 | -40.7% |
| 2016 | 98,461 | -30.4% |
| 2017 | 111,734 | +13.5% |
| 2021 | 124,374 | +11.3% |
| 2022 | 158,538 | +27.5% |
| 2023 | 351,014 | +121.4% |
| 2024 | 414,782 | +18.2% |
| 2025 | 468,516 | +13.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 984,982 | 964,625 | 1.01 million | 2 |
| 1980s | 580,460 | 509,662 | 651,258 | 2 |
| 1990s | 643,391 | 623,478 | 663,304 | 2 |
| 2000s | 848,080 | 696,148 | 977,223 | 6 |
| 2010s | 315,746 | 98,461 | 877,682 | 6 |
| 2020s | 303,445 | 124,374 | 468,516 | 5 |
Countries ranked near India
- 1 Anguilla 0
- 1 Cook Islands 0 compare
- 1 Montserrat 0 compare
- 2 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 263,118 compare
- 3 Iraq 225,191 compare
- 4 Malawi 181,435 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 5 of primary education, both sexes in India?
- Repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in India was 468,516 in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 1.01 million in 1971.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 98,461 in 2016.
- How does India rank for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes?
- India ranks 1st out of 180 countries with data for 2025.
- Is repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 231.1%. 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 5 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release