Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, male in Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong, China: Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, male was 1,244 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, male in Hong Kong, China, 1980–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, male in Hong Kong, China is 1,244, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 8.1% on the previous year and down 24.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, male in Hong Kong, China peaked at 4,759 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 888, in 2021.
That places Hong Kong, China 90th out of 193 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, male in Hong Kong, China, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 4,759 | — |
| 1981 | 4,513 | -5.2% |
| 1982 | 4,086 | -9.5% |
| 1983 | 4,061 | -0.6% |
| 1984 | 3,560 | -12.3% |
| 1985 | 3,134 | -12.0% |
| 2000 | 949 | -69.7% |
| 2003 | 1,539 | +62.2% |
| 2004 | 1,640 | +6.6% |
| 2005 | 1,688 | +2.9% |
| 2006 | 1,859 | +10.1% |
| 2007 | 2,011 | +8.2% |
| 2008 | 1,826 | -9.2% |
| 2009 | 2,042 | +11.8% |
| 2010 | 1,863 | -8.8% |
| 2011 | 1,950 | +4.7% |
| 2012 | 1,581 | -18.9% |
| 2013 | 1,431 | -9.5% |
| 2014 | 1,642 | +14.7% |
| 2015 | 1,651 | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 1,648 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 1,616 | -1.9% |
| 2018 | 1,402 | -13.2% |
| 2019 | 1,345 | -4.1% |
| 2020 | 1,217 | -9.5% |
| 2021 | 888 | -27.0% |
| 2022 | 1,340 | +50.9% |
| 2023 | 1,354 | +1.0% |
| 2024 | 1,244 | -8.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4,019 | 3,134 | 4,759 | 6 |
| 2000s | 1,694 | 949 | 2,042 | 8 |
| 2010s | 1,613 | 1,345 | 1,950 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,209 | 888 | 1,354 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Hong Kong, China
- 87 Panama 1,453 compare
- 88 Bhutan 1,406 compare
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- 92 Saudi Arabia 1,144 compare
- 93 Lao People's Democratic Republic 1,129 compare
More education data for Hong Kong, China
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 329,780 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 65,737 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 340,877 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 72,557 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,605 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 31,678 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0438 units per person (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, male in Hong Kong, China?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, male in Hong Kong, China was 1,244 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, male recorded in Hong Kong, China?
- The highest recorded value was 4,759 in 1980.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, male recorded in Hong Kong, China?
- The lowest recorded value was 888 in 2021.
- How does Hong Kong, China rank for repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, male?
- Hong Kong, China ranks 90th out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, male rising or falling in Hong Kong, China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hong Kong, China data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, male (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release