Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in WB: South Asia
WB: South Asia: Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes was 3.31 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3.31 million
Change on year
up 31.3%
Rank
78th
of 220 groups
All-time high
25.11 million
in 1970
All-time low
1.00 million
in 2020
Years of data
55
1970–2024
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in WB: South Asia, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in WB: South Asia stood at 3.31 million.
That represents a change of up 31.3% on the previous year and down 6.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in WB: South Asia peaked at 25.11 million in 1970 and was at its lowest, 1.00 million, in 2020.
That places WB: South Asia 78th out of 220 groups with data for 2024, putting it 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: South Asia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 25.11 million | — |
| 1971 | 13.27 million | -47.2% |
| 1972 | 13.15 million | -0.9% |
| 1973 | 13.40 million | +1.9% |
| 1974 | 12.81 million | -4.5% |
| 1975 | 12.53 million | -2.2% |
| 1976 | 12.03 million | -4.0% |
| 1977 | 11.60 million | -3.6% |
| 1978 | 10.69 million | -7.8% |
| 1979 | 10.27 million | -4.0% |
| 1980 | 9.86 million | -3.9% |
| 1981 | 9.51 million | -3.5% |
| 1982 | 8.87 million | -6.8% |
| 1983 | 8.33 million | -6.1% |
| 1984 | 7.62 million | -8.5% |
| 1985 | 6.72 million | -11.9% |
| 1986 | 5.92 million | -11.8% |
| 1987 | 4.91 million | -17.2% |
| 1988 | 5.22 million | +6.3% |
| 1989 | 5.37 million | +2.9% |
| 1990 | 5.56 million | +3.5% |
| 1991 | 5.68 million | +2.2% |
| 1992 | 5.75 million | +1.2% |
| 1993 | 5.85 million | +1.8% |
| 1994 | 5.92 million | +1.2% |
| 1995 | 5.90 million | -0.3% |
| 1996 | 6.05 million | +2.5% |
| 1997 | 6.16 million | +1.8% |
| 1998 | 6.21 million | +0.9% |
| 1999 | 6.35 million | +2.2% |
| 2000 | 6.76 million | +6.4% |
| 2001 | 6.15 million | -9.0% |
| 2002 | 6.14 million | -0.1% |
| 2003 | 6.50 million | +5.8% |
| 2004 | 6.87 million | +5.7% |
| 2005 | 7.29 million | +6.1% |
| 2006 | 7.50 million | +2.9% |
| 2007 | 7.70 million | +2.8% |
| 2008 | 7.80 million | +1.2% |
| 2009 | 8.49 million | +8.9% |
| 2010 | 9.09 million | +7.1% |
| 2011 | 9.25 million | +1.8% |
| 2012 | 5.85 million | -36.7% |
| 2013 | 4.98 million | -15.0% |
| 2014 | 3.55 million | -28.7% |
| 2015 | 2.62 million | -26.2% |
| 2016 | 2.13 million | -18.7% |
| 2017 | 1.97 million | -7.7% |
| 2018 | 1.77 million | -9.9% |
| 2019 | 1.03 million | -41.7% |
| 2020 | 1.00 million | -3.0% |
| 2021 | 1.62 million | +62.1% |
| 2022 | 1.56 million | -4.1% |
| 2023 | 2.52 million | +62.0% |
| 2024 | 3.31 million | +31.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 13.49 million | 10.27 million | 25.11 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.23 million | 4.91 million | 9.86 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.94 million | 5.56 million | 6.35 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.12 million | 6.14 million | 8.49 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.22 million | 1.03 million | 9.25 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.00 million | 1.00 million | 3.31 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near WB: South Asia
- 75 Belgium 17,384 compare
- 76 Equatorial Guinea 17,300 compare
- 77 Lao People's Democratic Republic 16,396 compare
- 78 Gambia 16,389 compare
- 79 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 15,774 compare
- 80 Poland 15,398 compare
- 81 Germany 15,242 compare
More education data for WB: South Asia
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate -2.69 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 77.39 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual 7.92 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate 4.54 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 83.44 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, male (number), annual growth rate 4.46 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 43.54 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 152.88 million (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 5.84 million (2024)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -2.02 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in WB: South Asia?
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in WB: South Asia was 3.31 million in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes recorded in WB: South Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 25.11 million in 1970.
- What is the lowest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes recorded in WB: South Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.00 million in 2020.
- How does WB: South Asia rank for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes?
- WB: South Asia ranks 78th out of 220 groups with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes rising or falling in WB: South Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this WB: South Asia 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