Number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in France
France: Number of repeaters in all grades of primary education was 43,533 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in France, 1971–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in France is 43,533, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.5% on the previous year and up 69.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in France peaked at 651,139 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 25,764, in 2018.
France ranks 12th of 69 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 651,139 | — |
| 1972 | 593,091 | -8.9% |
| 1975 | 439,959 | -25.8% |
| 1976 | 424,459 | -3.5% |
| 1977 | 421,306 | -0.7% |
| 1978 | 410,323 | -2.6% |
| 1979 | 428,303 | +4.4% |
| 1980 | 427,541 | -0.2% |
| 1986 | 321,699 | -24.8% |
| 1987 | 302,046 | -6.1% |
| 1988 | 298,219 | -1.3% |
| 1989 | 268,511 | -10.0% |
| 1990 | 216,583 | -19.3% |
| 1991 | 206,567 | -4.6% |
| 1992 | 168,968 | -18.2% |
| 1999 | 164,755 | -2.5% |
| 2000 | 161,792 | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 25,764 | -84.1% |
| 2019 | 48,452 | +88.1% |
| 2020 | 48,882 | +0.9% |
| 2021 | 48,172 | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 51,032 | +5.9% |
| 2023 | 44,627 | -12.5% |
| 2024 | 43,533 | -2.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 481,226 | 410,323 | 651,139 | 7 |
| 1980s | 323,603 | 268,511 | 427,541 | 5 |
| 1990s | 189,218 | 164,755 | 216,583 | 4 |
| 2000s | 161,792 | 161,792 | 161,792 | 1 |
| 2010s | 37,108 | 25,764 | 48,452 | 2 |
| 2020s | 47,249 | 43,533 | 51,032 | 5 |
Countries ranked near France
More education data for France
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.13 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.27 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0602 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 4.13 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -1.27 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.0602 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 2.01 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in France?
- Number of repeaters in all grades of primary education in France was 43,533 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest number of repeaters in all grades of primary education recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 651,139 in 1971.
- What is the lowest number of repeaters in all grades of primary education recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 25,764 in 2018.
- How does France rank for number of repeaters in all grades of primary education?
- France ranks 12th out of 69 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of repeaters in all grades of primary education rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 69.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Number of repeaters in all grades of primary education. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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