Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in France
France: Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 6,895 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
6,895
Change on year
down 2.8%
World rank
66th
of 197 countries
All-time high
117,077
in 1986
All-time low
5,541
in 2017
Years of data
38
1977–2024
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in France, 1977–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in France stood at 6,895.
That represents a change of down 2.8% on the previous year and down 64.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in France peaked at 117,077 in 1986 and was at its lowest, 5,541, in 2017.
France ranks 66th of 197 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 86,994 | — |
| 1978 | 87,554 | +0.6% |
| 1979 | 66,969 | -23.5% |
| 1980 | 80,396 | +20.0% |
| 1982 | 104,955 | +30.5% |
| 1983 | 105,416 | +0.4% |
| 1985 | 113,797 | +8.0% |
| 1986 | 117,077 | +2.9% |
| 1987 | 106,795 | -8.8% |
| 1989 | 81,568 | -23.6% |
| 1990 | 71,215 | -12.7% |
| 1991 | 69,333 | -2.6% |
| 1992 | 67,300 | -2.9% |
| 1993 | 72,879 | +8.3% |
| 1994 | 82,036 | +12.6% |
| 1995 | 89,388 | +9.0% |
| 1996 | 83,384 | -6.7% |
| 2001 | 78,839 | -5.5% |
| 2005 | 65,418 | -17.0% |
| 2006 | 57,794 | -11.7% |
| 2007 | 60,858 | +5.3% |
| 2008 | 52,169 | -14.3% |
| 2009 | 45,311 | -13.1% |
| 2010 | 35,891 | -20.8% |
| 2011 | 31,484 | -12.3% |
| 2012 | 26,743 | -15.1% |
| 2013 | 25,895 | -3.2% |
| 2014 | 19,191 | -25.9% |
| 2015 | 18,736 | -2.4% |
| 2016 | 13,543 | -27.7% |
| 2017 | 5,541 | -59.1% |
| 2018 | 6,050 | +9.2% |
| 2019 | 7,878 | +30.2% |
| 2020 | 7,115 | -9.7% |
| 2021 | 7,088 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 7,084 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 7,092 | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 6,895 | -2.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 80,506 | 66,969 | 87,554 | 3 |
| 1980s | 101,429 | 80,396 | 117,077 | 7 |
| 1990s | 76,505 | 67,300 | 89,388 | 7 |
| 2000s | 60,065 | 45,311 | 78,839 | 6 |
| 2010s | 19,095 | 5,541 | 35,891 | 10 |
| 2020s | 7,055 | 6,895 | 7,115 | 5 |
Countries ranked near France
More education data for France
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 43,533 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.19 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.14 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 6.27 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in France?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in France was 6,895 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 117,077 in 1986.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,541 in 2017.
- How does France rank for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- France ranks 66th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 64.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release