Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Bhutan
Bhutan: Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes was 11.2% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Bhutan, 1976–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Bhutan recorded 11.2% for repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in 2023.
The figure is up 4.5% on the previous year and up 84.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Bhutan peaked at 23.8% in 1976 and was at its lowest, 3.6%, in 1977.
Bhutan ranks 24th of 196 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 primary education (all grades), both sexes in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 23.8% | — |
| 1977 | 3.6% | -84.8% |
| 1978 | 14.9% | +311.2% |
| 1987 | 17.9% | +19.7% |
| 1992 | 20.6% | +15.3% |
| 1993 | 20.1% | -2.2% |
| 1997 | 13.6% | -32.4% |
| 1998 | 12.6% | -7.5% |
| 1999 | 13.8% | +9.7% |
| 2000 | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| 2003 | 10.4% | -22.1% |
| 2004 | 7.6% | -26.8% |
| 2005 | 7.0% | -7.8% |
| 2006 | 6.7% | -4.3% |
| 2007 | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| 2008 | 6.8% | +4.3% |
| 2009 | 6.4% | -5.2% |
| 2010 | 5.8% | -10.0% |
| 2011 | 5.3% | -8.4% |
| 2012 | 5.5% | +4.4% |
| 2013 | 6.1% | +10.3% |
| 2015 | 5.9% | -3.9% |
| 2016 | 4.6% | -21.4% |
| 2017 | 7.1% | +54.6% |
| 2020 | 4.8% | -32.0% |
| 2021 | 9.4% | +95.3% |
| 2022 | 10.7% | +13.5% |
| 2023 | 11.2% | +4.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 14.1% | 3.6% | 23.8% | 3 |
| 1980s | 17.9% | 17.9% | 17.9% | 1 |
| 1990s | 16.2% | 12.6% | 20.6% | 5 |
| 2000s | 8.1% | 6.4% | 13.4% | 8 |
| 2010s | 5.8% | 4.6% | 7.1% | 7 |
| 2020s | 9.1% | 4.8% | 11.2% | 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 primary education (all grades), both sexes in Bhutan?
- Repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes in Bhutan was 11.2% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 23.8% in 1976.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.6% in 1977.
- How does Bhutan rank for repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes?
- Bhutan ranks 24th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in primary education (all grades), both sexes rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 84.0%. 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 primary education (all grades), both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release