Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Bhutan
Bhutan: Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both was 20.1% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Bhutan, 1976–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2023, repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Bhutan stood at 20.1%.
The figure is up 2.2% on the previous year and up 320.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Bhutan peaked at 23.0% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 2.7%, in 1978.
Bhutan ranks 11th of 190 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 6.9% | — |
| 1977 | 8.5% | +23.9% |
| 1978 | 2.7% | -68.1% |
| 1993 | 12.6% | +363.6% |
| 1998 | 16.1% | +28.5% |
| 1999 | 16.7% | +3.5% |
| 2000 | 15.2% | -9.2% |
| 2004 | 8.3% | -45.6% |
| 2005 | 8.6% | +4.0% |
| 2006 | 7.8% | -9.2% |
| 2007 | 8.3% | +6.2% |
| 2008 | 7.9% | -4.5% |
| 2009 | 5.7% | -27.2% |
| 2010 | 6.1% | +5.6% |
| 2011 | 6.1% | +0.3% |
| 2012 | 6.8% | +11.1% |
| 2013 | 4.8% | -29.3% |
| 2016 | 8.5% | +77.5% |
| 2017 | 9.5% | +12.3% |
| 2021 | 23.0% | +141.3% |
| 2022 | 19.7% | -14.4% |
| 2023 | 20.1% | +2.2% |
Bhutan compared with similar countries
- Bhutan's 20.1% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.3%, 3.8× the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Bhutan's 20.1% is above the median for South Asia, which is 2.3%, 8.9× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Bhutan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | +363.6% | 2.7% | 12.6% |
| 2021 | +141.3% | 9.5% | 23.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.0% | 2.7% | 8.5% | 3 |
| 1990s | 15.1% | 12.6% | 16.7% | 3 |
| 2000s | 8.8% | 5.7% | 15.2% | 7 |
| 2010s | 7.0% | 4.8% | 9.5% | 6 |
| 2020s | 20.9% | 19.7% | 23.0% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Bhutan
More education data for Bhutan
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 6,995 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 9,961 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 6,905 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 6,735 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 67,821 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 91,759 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 3.26 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1159 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Bhutan?
- Repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Bhutan was 20.1% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 23.0% in 2021.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.7% in 1978.
- How does Bhutan rank for repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both?
- Bhutan ranks 11th out of 190 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 320.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bhutan data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release