Repetition rate in lower secondary general education (all grades) in Bhutan
Bhutan: Repetition rate in lower secondary general education (all grades) was 19.3% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in lower secondary general education (all grades) in Bhutan, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Bhutan recorded 19.3% for repetition rate in lower secondary general education (all grades) in 2023.
That represents a change of down 17.6% on the previous year and up 321.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in lower secondary general education (all grades) in Bhutan peaked at 25.8% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 3.7%, in 2011.
Bhutan ranks 14th of 170 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repetition rate in lower secondary general education (all grades) in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 12.4% | — |
| 1999 | 11.8% | -4.9% |
| 2000 | 10.0% | -15.2% |
| 2005 | 4.8% | -52.5% |
| 2008 | 4.9% | +2.4% |
| 2009 | 3.9% | -20.4% |
| 2010 | 3.9% | +1.1% |
| 2011 | 3.7% | -5.5% |
| 2012 | 3.9% | +4.1% |
| 2013 | 4.6% | +18.7% |
| 2015 | 6.3% | +37.4% |
| 2016 | 6.0% | -4.9% |
| 2017 | 9.6% | +60.3% |
| 2020 | 12.5% | +29.8% |
| 2021 | 25.8% | +106.4% |
| 2022 | 23.5% | -9.0% |
| 2023 | 19.3% | -17.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12.1% | 11.8% | 12.4% | 2 |
| 2000s | 5.9% | 3.9% | 10.0% | 4 |
| 2010s | 5.4% | 3.7% | 9.6% | 7 |
| 2020s | 20.3% | 12.5% | 25.8% | 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 lower secondary general education (all grades) in Bhutan?
- Repetition rate in lower secondary general education (all grades) in Bhutan was 19.3% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in lower secondary general education (all grades) recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 25.8% in 2021.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in lower secondary general education (all grades) recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.7% in 2011.
- How does Bhutan rank for repetition rate in lower secondary general education (all grades)?
- Bhutan ranks 14th out of 170 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in lower secondary general education (all grades) rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 321.0%. 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 lower secondary general education (all grades), male (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release