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 6,050 number in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in France, 1977–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
In 2018, repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in France stood at 6,050 number.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.2% on the previous year and down 88.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in France peaked at 117,077 number in 1986 and was at its lowest, 5,541 number, in 2017.
France ranks 72nd of 185 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 | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 86,994 number | — |
| 1978 | 87,554 number | +0.6% |
| 1979 | 66,969 number | -23.5% |
| 1980 | 80,396 number | +20.0% |
| 1982 | 104,955 number | +30.5% |
| 1983 | 105,416 number | +0.4% |
| 1985 | 113,797 number | +8.0% |
| 1986 | 117,077 number | +2.9% |
| 1987 | 106,795 number | -8.8% |
| 1989 | 81,568 number | -23.6% |
| 1990 | 71,215 number | -12.7% |
| 1991 | 69,333 number | -2.6% |
| 1992 | 67,300 number | -2.9% |
| 1993 | 72,879 number | +8.3% |
| 1994 | 82,036 number | +12.6% |
| 1995 | 89,388 number | +9.0% |
| 1996 | 83,384 number | -6.7% |
| 2001 | 78,839 number | -5.5% |
| 2005 | 65,418 number | -17.0% |
| 2006 | 57,794 number | -11.7% |
| 2007 | 60,858 number | +5.3% |
| 2008 | 52,169 number | -14.3% |
| 2009 | 45,311 number | -13.1% |
| 2010 | 35,891 number | -20.8% |
| 2011 | 31,484 number | -12.3% |
| 2012 | 26,743 number | -15.1% |
| 2013 | 25,895 number | -3.2% |
| 2014 | 19,191 number | -25.9% |
| 2015 | 18,736 number | -2.4% |
| 2016 | 13,543 number | -27.7% |
| 2017 | 5,541 number | -59.1% |
| 2018 | 6,050 number | +9.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 80,506 number | 66,969 number | 87,554 number | 3 |
| 1980s | 101,429 number | 80,396 number | 117,077 number | 7 |
| 1990s | 76,505 number | 67,300 number | 89,388 number | 7 |
| 2000s | 60,065 number | 45,311 number | 78,839 number | 6 |
| 2010s | 20,342 number | 5,541 number | 35,891 number | 9 |
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 6,050 number in 2018, 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 number 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 number in 2017.
- How does France rank for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- France ranks 72nd out of 185 countries with data for 2018.
- 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 88.4%. 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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Number of pupils in the specified grade who are enrolled in the same grade for a second (or further) year.