Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Thailand
Thailand: Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 0.4% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Thailand, 1974–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Thailand is 0.4%, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 5.4% on the previous year and down 91.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Thailand peaked at 19.4% in 1974 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 2020.
That places Thailand 138th out of 199 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 primary education, both sexes in Thailand, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 19.4% | — |
| 1975 | 19.2% | -0.9% |
| 1976 | 18.7% | -2.9% |
| 1977 | 18.1% | -2.8% |
| 1980 | 15.4% | -15.1% |
| 1999 | 9.2% | -40.3% |
| 2000 | 9.6% | +4.5% |
| 2004 | 8.5% | -11.5% |
| 2014 | 4.2% | -50.9% |
| 2015 | 3.9% | -5.6% |
| 2016 | 3.8% | -3.0% |
| 2017 | 2.9% | -23.3% |
| 2018 | 0.9% | -69.5% |
| 2019 | 0.2% | -75.0% |
| 2020 | 0.2% | -8.7% |
| 2022 | 0.3% | +32.4% |
| 2023 | 0.4% | +46.9% |
| 2024 | 0.4% | -5.4% |
Thailand compared with similar countries
- Thailand's 0.4% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.5%, 80% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Thailand's 0.4% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.4%, 94% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 18.9% | 18.1% | 19.4% | 4 |
| 1980s | 15.4% | 15.4% | 15.4% | 1 |
| 1990s | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 1 |
| 2000s | 9.1% | 8.5% | 9.6% | 2 |
| 2010s | 2.7% | 0.2% | 4.2% | 6 |
| 2020s | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
More education data for Thailand
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 243,991 (2025)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 13,596 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 758,147 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 716,498 (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.26 million (2025)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.45 million (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.23 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0621 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Thailand?
- Repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Thailand was 0.4% in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 19.4% in 1974.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 2020.
- How does Thailand rank for repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Thailand ranks 138th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 91.0%. 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 primary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release