Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in China
China: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 2,438 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in China, 1989–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2021, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in China stood at 2,438. That is the lowest value across all 25 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 22.8% on the previous year and down 98.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in China peaked at 4.06 million in 1989 and was at its lowest, 2,438, in 2021.
That places China 86th out of 201 countries with data for 2021, 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 primary education, both sexes in China, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 4.06 million | — |
| 1990 | 3.42 million | -15.7% |
| 1991 | 3.20 million | -6.4% |
| 1992 | 2.61 million | -18.5% |
| 1993 | 2.38 million | -8.7% |
| 1994 | 2.09 million | -12.5% |
| 1995 | 1.69 million | -18.8% |
| 1996 | 1.44 million | -15.1% |
| 1997 | 1.17 million | -18.5% |
| 2006 | 227,761 | -80.6% |
| 2007 | 207,995 | -8.7% |
| 2008 | 257,859 | +24.0% |
| 2009 | 254,425 | -1.3% |
| 2010 | 250,783 | -1.4% |
| 2011 | 228,242 | -9.0% |
| 2012 | 146,020 | -36.0% |
| 2013 | 132,026 | -9.6% |
| 2014 | 64,224 | -51.4% |
| 2015 | 13,984 | -78.2% |
| 2016 | 8,312 | -40.6% |
| 2017 | 4,427 | -46.7% |
| 2018 | 3,686 | -16.7% |
| 2019 | 3,811 | +3.4% |
| 2020 | 3,159 | -17.1% |
| 2021 | 2,438 | -22.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.06 million | 4.06 million | 4.06 million | 1 |
| 1990s | 2.25 million | 1.17 million | 3.42 million | 8 |
| 2000s | 237,010 | 207,995 | 257,859 | 4 |
| 2010s | 85,552 | 3,686 | 250,783 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,798 | 2,438 | 3,159 | 2 |
Countries ranked near China
More education data for China
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 7,020 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 21.58 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 19.36 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 97.98 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 108.57 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.9587 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0771 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 primary education, both sexes in China?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in China was 2,438 in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 4.06 million in 1989.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,438 in 2021.
- How does China rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- China ranks 86th out of 201 countries with data for 2021.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 98.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release