Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Bhutan
Bhutan: Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 4.0% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Bhutan, 1975–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Bhutan recorded 4.0% for repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in 2023.
The figure is up 29.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Bhutan peaked at 21.6% in 1993 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1975.
That places Bhutan 68th out of 199 countries with data for 2023, 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 primary education, both sexes in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 0.0% | — |
| 1976 | 21.2% | — |
| 1977 | 1.3% | -93.9% |
| 1978 | 15.5% | +1096.7% |
| 1993 | 21.6% | +39.4% |
| 1997 | 15.0% | -30.5% |
| 1998 | 15.6% | +4.0% |
| 1999 | 15.6% | +0.1% |
| 2000 | 14.8% | -5.0% |
| 2003 | 11.0% | -25.7% |
| 2004 | 9.1% | -17.5% |
| 2005 | 8.1% | -10.9% |
| 2006 | 6.7% | -17.4% |
| 2007 | 7.3% | +8.8% |
| 2008 | 6.4% | -12.6% |
| 2009 | 6.5% | +2.7% |
| 2010 | 5.3% | -18.7% |
| 2011 | 4.8% | -9.2% |
| 2012 | 4.6% | -4.4% |
| 2013 | 3.1% | -32.9% |
| 2014 | 4.5% | +44.3% |
| 2016 | 2.9% | -35.1% |
| 2017 | 2.7% | -7.3% |
| 2023 | 4.0% | +49.5% |
Bhutan compared with similar countries
- Bhutan's 4.0% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.7%, 1.1× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Bhutan's 4.0% is above the median for South Asia, which is 3.5%, 1.2× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | +1096.7% | 1.3% | 15.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9.5% | 0.0% | 21.2% | 4 |
| 1990s | 16.9% | 15.0% | 21.6% | 4 |
| 2000s | 8.7% | 6.4% | 14.8% | 8 |
| 2010s | 4.0% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 7 |
| 2020s | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 1 |
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 primary education, both sexes in Bhutan?
- Repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Bhutan was 4.0% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 21.6% in 1993.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1975.
- How does Bhutan rank for repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Bhutan ranks 68th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.8%. 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 primary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release