Repetition rate in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Bhutan
Bhutan: Repetition rate in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes was 5.8% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
5.8%
Change on year
up 47.0%
World rank
42nd
of 190 countries
All-time high
21.0%
in 1976
All-time low
2.7%
in 2016
Years of data
23
1976–2023
Repetition rate in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Bhutan, 1976–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Bhutan recorded 5.8% for repetition rate in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in 2023.
That represents a change of up 47.0% on the previous year and up 33.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Bhutan peaked at 21.0% in 1976 and was at its lowest, 2.7%, in 2016.
Bhutan ranks 42nd of 190 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 4 of primary education, both sexes in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 21.0% | — |
| 1977 | 10.1% | -51.7% |
| 1978 | 15.2% | +49.7% |
| 1993 | 17.7% | +16.7% |
| 1997 | 13.1% | -25.7% |
| 1998 | 10.6% | -19.6% |
| 1999 | 12.3% | +16.5% |
| 2000 | 11.5% | -6.4% |
| 2003 | 9.0% | -22.0% |
| 2004 | 6.8% | -24.6% |
| 2005 | 5.9% | -12.3% |
| 2006 | 6.5% | +9.6% |
| 2007 | 6.0% | -8.1% |
| 2008 | 6.3% | +5.1% |
| 2009 | 5.8% | -7.3% |
| 2010 | 5.0% | -14.6% |
| 2011 | 4.7% | -6.0% |
| 2012 | 4.3% | -7.2% |
| 2016 | 2.7% | -37.7% |
| 2017 | 5.4% | +98.4% |
| 2020 | 5.4% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 4.0% | -26.2% |
| 2023 | 5.8% | +47.0% |
Bhutan compared with similar countries
- Bhutan's 5.8% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4.4%, 1.3× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Bhutan's 5.8% is above the median for South Asia, which is 1.9%, 3.1× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 15.4% | 10.1% | 21.0% | 3 |
| 1990s | 13.4% | 10.6% | 17.7% | 4 |
| 2000s | 7.2% | 5.8% | 11.5% | 8 |
| 2010s | 4.4% | 2.7% | 5.4% | 5 |
| 2020s | 5.0% | 4.0% | 5.8% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Bhutan
- 39 Nepal 7.2% compare
- 40 Togo 6.9% compare
- 41 Trinidad and Tobago 5.8% compare
- 43 Belize 5.7% compare
- 44 South Africa 5.7% compare
- 45 Dominican Republic 5.6% 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 4 of primary education, both sexes in Bhutan?
- Repetition rate in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in Bhutan was 5.8% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 21.0% in 1976.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.7% in 2016.
- How does Bhutan rank for repetition rate in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes?
- Bhutan ranks 42nd out of 190 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.9%. 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 4 of primary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release