Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Thailand

Thailand: Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both was 0.5% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.5%
Change on year
up 6.4%
World rank
137th
of 190 countries
All-time high
4.9%
in 1975
All-time low
0.4%
in 2023
Years of data
12
1974–2024

Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Thailand, 1974–2024

0123451974199920241974: 4.8 %1975: 4.9 %1976: 4.6 %1977: 4.2 %2014: 3.4 %2015: 3.4 %2016: 3.1 %2017: 2.9 %2019: 0.625 %2020: 0.587 %2023: 0.431 %2024: 0.458 %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2024, repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Thailand stood at 0.5%.

The figure is up 6.4% on the previous year and down 86.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Thailand peaked at 4.9% in 1975 and was at its lowest, 0.4%, in 2023.

That places Thailand 137th out of 190 countries 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.

Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Thailand, year by year

Annual values for Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (%) in Thailand, 1974 to 2024.
Year % Change
1974 4.8%
1975 4.9% +0.5%
1976 4.6% -5.1%
1977 4.2% -8.1%
2014 3.4% -20.9%
2015 3.4% +0.6%
2016 3.1% -9.2%
2017 2.9% -6.4%
2019 0.6% -78.2%
2020 0.6% -6.1%
2023 0.4% -26.7%
2024 0.5% +6.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 4.6% 4.2% 4.9% 4
2010s 2.7% 0.6% 3.4% 5
2020s 0.5% 0.4% 0.6% 3

Countries ranked near Thailand

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  3. 136 Fiji 0.5% compare
  4. 138 Monaco 0.4% compare
  5. 139 Azerbaijan 0.4% compare
  6. 140 Mauritius 0.4% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Thailand?
Repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in Thailand was 0.5% in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Thailand?
The highest recorded value was 4.9% in 1975.
What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Thailand?
The lowest recorded value was 0.4% in 2023.
How does Thailand rank for repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both?
Thailand ranks 137th out of 190 countries with data for 2024.
Is repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both rising or falling in Thailand?
Over the last ten years it is down 86.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Thailand 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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Indicator
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
190 places, 4,339 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release