Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Myanmar

Myanmar: Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes was 2,684 in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
2,684
World rank
72nd
of 180 countries
All-time high
67,280
in 1971
All-time low
1,008
in 2010
Years of data
16
1971–2018

Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Myanmar, 1971–2018

020.0k40.0k60.0k1971199420181971: 67.3k1972: 65.5k1973: 55.0k1974: 51.6k1999: 4.8k2000: 1.7k2001: 1.6k2002: 2.0k2003: 2.1k2004: 3.6k2006: 1.9k2007: 2.5k2008: 1.7k2009: 1.4k2010: 1.0k2018: 2.7k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

Myanmar recorded 2,684 for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in 2018.

That represents a change of up 58.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Myanmar peaked at 67,280 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 1,008, in 2010.

Myanmar ranks 72nd of 180 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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 Myanmar, year by year

Annual values for Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes (number) in Myanmar, 1971 to 2018.
Year Value Change
1971 67,280
1972 65,549 -2.6%
1973 55,002 -16.1%
1974 51,569 -6.2%
1999 4,818 -90.7%
2000 1,726 -64.2%
2001 1,586 -8.1%
2002 2,018 +27.2%
2003 2,064 +2.3%
2004 3,644 +76.6%
2006 1,885 -48.3%
2007 2,464 +30.7%
2008 1,690 -31.4%
2009 1,426 -15.6%
2010 1,008 -29.3%
2018 2,684 +166.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 59,850 51,569 67,280 4
1990s 4,818 4,818 4,818 1
2000s 2,056 1,426 3,644 9
2010s 1,846 1,008 2,684 2

Countries ranked near Myanmar

  1. 69 Bhutan 3,031 compare
  2. 70 Reunion 2,946 compare
  3. 71 Guinea-Bissau 2,696 compare
  4. 73 Portugal 2,574 compare
  5. 74 Poland 2,518 compare
  6. 75 Saudi Arabia 2,402 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Myanmar?
Repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Myanmar was 2,684 in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Myanmar?
The highest recorded value was 67,280 in 1971.
What is the lowest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Myanmar?
The lowest recorded value was 1,008 in 2010.
How does Myanmar rank for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes?
Myanmar ranks 72nd out of 180 countries with data for 2018.
Is repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Myanmar?
Over the last ten years it is up 58.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Myanmar 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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Indicator
Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
183 places, 4,936 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release