Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in France
France: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 15,054 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in France, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
France recorded 15,054 for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in 2024.
That represents a change of down 5.5% on the previous year and up 47.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in France peaked at 188,641 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 10,189, in 2018.
France ranks 45th of 201 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 188,641 | — |
| 1972 | 177,942 | -5.7% |
| 1975 | 143,689 | -19.2% |
| 1976 | 143,363 | -0.2% |
| 1977 | 143,184 | -0.1% |
| 1978 | 126,642 | -11.6% |
| 1979 | 123,317 | -2.6% |
| 1980 | 123,876 | +0.5% |
| 1986 | 85,508 | -31.0% |
| 1987 | 85,863 | +0.4% |
| 1988 | 91,703 | +6.8% |
| 1989 | 83,915 | -8.5% |
| 1990 | 70,425 | -16.1% |
| 1991 | 63,043 | -10.5% |
| 1992 | 52,049 | -17.4% |
| 1999 | 45,578 | -12.4% |
| 2000 | 43,394 | -4.8% |
| 2018 | 10,189 | -76.5% |
| 2019 | 15,658 | +53.7% |
| 2020 | 15,679 | +0.1% |
| 2021 | 16,195 | +3.3% |
| 2022 | 16,559 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | 15,934 | -3.8% |
| 2024 | 15,054 | -5.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 149,540 | 123,317 | 188,641 | 7 |
| 1980s | 94,173 | 83,915 | 123,876 | 5 |
| 1990s | 57,774 | 45,578 | 70,425 | 4 |
| 2000s | 43,394 | 43,394 | 43,394 | 1 |
| 2010s | 12,924 | 10,189 | 15,658 | 2 |
| 2020s | 15,884 | 15,054 | 16,559 | 5 |
Countries ranked near France
More education data for France
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 457,956 (2019)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in France?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in France was 15,054 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 188,641 in 1971.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,189 in 2018.
- How does France rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- France ranks 45th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 47.7%. 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 primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release