Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, female in France
France: Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, female was 2,754 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, female in France, 1996–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, female in France stood at 2,754.
The figure is up 1.1% on the previous year and down 60.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, female in France peaked at 39,999 in 1996 and was at its lowest, 2,046, in 2017.
That places France 64th out of 189 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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, female in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 39,999 | — |
| 2007 | 23,815 | -40.5% |
| 2008 | 20,224 | -15.1% |
| 2009 | 17,383 | -14.0% |
| 2010 | 12,969 | -25.4% |
| 2011 | 11,351 | -12.5% |
| 2012 | 9,622 | -15.2% |
| 2013 | 9,441 | -1.9% |
| 2014 | 6,912 | -26.8% |
| 2015 | 6,650 | -3.8% |
| 2016 | 4,665 | -29.8% |
| 2017 | 2,046 | -56.1% |
| 2018 | 2,310 | +12.9% |
| 2019 | 2,976 | +28.8% |
| 2020 | 2,607 | -12.4% |
| 2021 | 2,773 | +6.4% |
| 2022 | 2,764 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 2,723 | -1.5% |
| 2024 | 2,754 | +1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 39,999 | 39,999 | 39,999 | 1 |
| 2000s | 20,474 | 17,383 | 23,815 | 3 |
| 2010s | 6,894 | 2,046 | 12,969 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,724 | 2,607 | 2,773 | 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 repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, female in France?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, female in France was 2,754 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, female recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 39,999 in 1996.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, female recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,046 in 2017.
- How does France rank for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, female?
- France ranks 64th out of 189 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, female rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 60.2%. 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, female (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release