Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Bhutan
Bhutan: Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both was 19.1% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Bhutan, 1976–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Bhutan is 19.1%, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 49.8% on the previous year and up 210.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Bhutan peaked at 38.1% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 3.1%, in 2005.
That places Bhutan 11th out of 185 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repetition rate in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 24.1% | — |
| 1978 | 3.9% | -84.0% |
| 1993 | 11.0% | +185.5% |
| 1998 | 21.4% | +94.8% |
| 1999 | 12.2% | -43.1% |
| 2000 | 11.1% | -9.2% |
| 2004 | 4.2% | -62.1% |
| 2005 | 3.1% | -26.8% |
| 2006 | 4.9% | +60.6% |
| 2007 | 7.0% | +41.9% |
| 2008 | 5.2% | -26.3% |
| 2009 | 3.9% | -25.2% |
| 2010 | 3.3% | -14.7% |
| 2011 | 3.4% | +2.2% |
| 2012 | 3.7% | +8.9% |
| 2013 | 6.1% | +67.7% |
| 2016 | 4.5% | -27.1% |
| 2017 | 10.4% | +131.4% |
| 2020 | 10.6% | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 25.7% | +143.6% |
| 2022 | 38.1% | +48.1% |
| 2023 | 19.1% | -49.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 14.0% | 3.9% | 24.1% | 2 |
| 1990s | 14.9% | 11.0% | 21.4% | 3 |
| 2000s | 5.6% | 3.1% | 11.1% | 7 |
| 2010s | 5.2% | 3.3% | 10.4% | 6 |
| 2020s | 23.4% | 10.6% | 38.1% | 4 |
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 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Bhutan?
- Repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both in Bhutan was 19.1% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 38.1% in 2022.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.1% in 2005.
- How does Bhutan rank for repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both?
- Bhutan ranks 11th out of 185 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 210.7%. 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 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release