Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in India
India: Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes was 3.10 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in India, 1971–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
India recorded 3.10 million for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 33.2% on the previous year and up 221.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in India peaked at 11.88 million in 1971 and was at its lowest, 555,741, in 2022.
India ranks 1st of 205 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 primary education, all grades, both sexes in India, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 11.88 million | — |
| 1974 | 11.01 million | -7.3% |
| 1987 | 3.42 million | -68.9% |
| 1988 | 3.68 million | +7.7% |
| 1995 | 4.02 million | +9.1% |
| 1999 | 4.45 million | +10.8% |
| 2000 | 4.74 million | +6.4% |
| 2001 | 4.20 million | -11.4% |
| 2002 | 4.20 million | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 4.51 million | +7.3% |
| 2007 | 4.84 million | +7.3% |
| 2008 | 4.93 million | +1.8% |
| 2011 | 6.91 million | +40.2% |
| 2012 | 3.69 million | -46.7% |
| 2013 | 2.83 million | -23.3% |
| 2014 | 1.67 million | -40.9% |
| 2015 | 962,734 | -42.4% |
| 2016 | 665,341 | -30.9% |
| 2017 | 701,221 | +5.4% |
| 2021 | 622,633 | -11.2% |
| 2022 | 555,741 | -10.7% |
| 2023 | 1.53 million | +175.3% |
| 2024 | 2.32 million | +51.9% |
| 2025 | 3.10 million | +33.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11.45 million | 11.01 million | 11.88 million | 2 |
| 1980s | 3.55 million | 3.42 million | 3.68 million | 2 |
| 1990s | 4.24 million | 4.02 million | 4.45 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 4.57 million | 4.20 million | 4.93 million | 6 |
| 2010s | 2.49 million | 665,341 | 6.91 million | 7 |
| 2020s | 1.63 million | 555,741 | 3.10 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near India
More education data for India
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 5.19 million (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 68.4% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 24.2% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 11 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 111.03 (2025)
- School enrollment, primary 111.0% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in India?
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in India was 3.10 million in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 11.88 million in 1971.
- What is the lowest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 555,741 in 2022.
- How does India rank for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes?
- India ranks 1st out of 205 countries with data for 2025.
- Is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 221.7%. 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 primary education, all grades, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release