Repetition rate in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Bhutan
Bhutan: Repetition rate in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both was 13.9% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 3 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 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Bhutan is 13.9%, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 18.6% on the previous year and up 297.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Bhutan peaked at 28.4% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 3.5%, in 2013.
Bhutan ranks 22nd of 177 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repetition rate in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 25.8% | — |
| 1978 | 5.9% | -77.2% |
| 1993 | 5.8% | -0.8% |
| 1998 | 9.8% | +67.5% |
| 1999 | 12.2% | +25.1% |
| 2000 | 13.5% | +10.7% |
| 2004 | 8.4% | -37.7% |
| 2005 | 6.7% | -20.8% |
| 2006 | 6.1% | -8.4% |
| 2007 | 6.6% | +8.7% |
| 2008 | 5.3% | -19.8% |
| 2009 | 5.5% | +3.1% |
| 2010 | 4.2% | -23.7% |
| 2011 | 3.9% | -6.4% |
| 2012 | 3.8% | -3.3% |
| 2013 | 3.5% | -8.1% |
| 2016 | 5.4% | +55.3% |
| 2017 | 8.9% | +64.2% |
| 2020 | 8.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 28.4% | +220.6% |
| 2022 | 17.0% | -40.0% |
| 2023 | 13.9% | -18.6% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Repetition rate in Grade 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | +220.6% | 8.9% | 28.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 15.8% | 5.9% | 25.8% | 2 |
| 1990s | 9.3% | 5.8% | 12.2% | 3 |
| 2000s | 7.5% | 5.3% | 13.5% | 7 |
| 2010s | 5.0% | 3.5% | 8.9% | 6 |
| 2020s | 17.0% | 8.9% | 28.4% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Bhutan
- 19 Brazil 15.8% compare
- 20 Congo 15.7% compare
- 21 New Caledonia 14.1% compare
- 23 Central African Republic 13.8% compare
- 24 Senegal 13.8% compare
- 25 Burkina Faso 13.7% compare
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 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Bhutan?
- Repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both in Bhutan was 13.9% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 28.4% in 2021.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.5% in 2013.
- How does Bhutan rank for repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both?
- Bhutan ranks 22nd out of 177 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 297.7%. 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 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release