Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in WB: Post-demographic Dividend

WB: Post-demographic Dividend: Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes was 684,490 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
684,490
Change on year
up 0.8%
Rank
134th
of 220 groups
All-time high
2.50 million
in 1972
All-time low
602,236
in 2004
Years of data
55
1970–2024

Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in WB: Post-demographic Dividend, 1970–2024

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Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

In 2024, repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in WB: Post-demographic Dividend stood at 684,490.

The figure is up 0.8% on the previous year and down 1.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in WB: Post-demographic Dividend peaked at 2.50 million in 1972 and was at its lowest, 602,236, in 2004.

WB: Post-demographic Dividend ranks 134th of 220 groups 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 primary education, all grades, both sexes in WB: Post-demographic Dividend, year by year

Annual values for Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) in WB: Post-demographic Dividend, 1970 to 2024.
Year Value Change
1970 1.93 million
1971 2.48 million +28.1%
1972 2.50 million +0.8%
1973 2.28 million -8.8%
1974 2.07 million -9.0%
1975 1.87 million -10.0%
1976 1.63 million -12.7%
1977 1.54 million -5.4%
1978 1.50 million -2.5%
1979 1.45 million -3.4%
1980 1.49 million +2.4%
1981 1.43 million -3.6%
1982 1.43 million -0.5%
1983 1.34 million -5.8%
1984 1.24 million -7.8%
1985 1.19 million -3.8%
1986 1.13 million -4.8%
1987 1.14 million +0.8%
1988 1.04 million -8.6%
1989 925,736 -11.4%
1990 903,604 -2.4%
1991 873,294 -3.4%
1992 817,385 -6.4%
1993 807,256 -1.2%
1994 756,395 -6.3%
1995 729,028 -3.6%
1996 725,750 -0.4%
1997 703,607 -3.1%
1998 687,382 -2.3%
1999 669,948 -2.5%
2000 640,832 -4.3%
2001 625,637 -2.4%
2002 616,458 -1.5%
2003 604,994 -1.9%
2004 602,236 -0.5%
2005 618,817 +2.8%
2006 616,734 -0.3%
2007 622,622 +1.0%
2008 646,333 +3.8%
2009 632,182 -2.2%
2010 633,819 +0.3%
2011 652,097 +2.9%
2012 654,816 +0.4%
2013 672,943 +2.8%
2014 691,509 +2.8%
2015 705,489 +2.0%
2016 737,437 +4.5%
2017 726,225 -1.5%
2018 705,806 -2.8%
2019 739,452 +4.8%
2020 697,449 -5.7%
2021 633,752 -9.1%
2022 709,925 +12.0%
2023 678,791 -4.4%
2024 684,490 +0.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 1.92 million 1.45 million 2.50 million 10
1980s 1.24 million 925,736 1.49 million 10
1990s 767,365 669,948 903,604 10
2000s 622,684 602,236 646,333 10
2010s 691,959 633,819 739,452 10
2020s 680,881 633,752 709,925 5

Countries ranked near WB: Post-demographic Dividend

  1. 131 Finland 1,144 compare
  2. 132 Bahamas 1,074 compare
  3. 133 Albania 1,024 compare
  4. 134 Latvia 1,003 compare
  5. 135 Georgia 749 compare
  6. 136 Estonia 706 compare
  7. 137 Fiji 644 compare

See the full ranking of 425 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in WB: Post-demographic Dividend?
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in WB: Post-demographic Dividend was 684,490 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes recorded in WB: Post-demographic Dividend?
The highest recorded value was 2.50 million in 1972.
What is the lowest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes recorded in WB: Post-demographic Dividend?
The lowest recorded value was 602,236 in 2004.
How does WB: Post-demographic Dividend rank for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes?
WB: Post-demographic Dividend ranks 134th out of 220 groups with data for 2024.
Is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes rising or falling in WB: Post-demographic Dividend?
Over the last ten years it is down 1.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this WB: Post-demographic Dividend 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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Indicator
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
425 places, 16,731 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release