Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in China
China: Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 2,745 number in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in China, 1990–2016
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
China recorded 2,745 number for repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in 2016.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 52.0% on the previous year and down 82.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in China peaked at 481,000 number in 1990 and was at its lowest, 1,806 number, in 2015.
That places China 83rd out of 185 countries with data for 2016, 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 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in China, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 481,000 number | — |
| 1991 | 428,000 number | -11.0% |
| 1992 | 383,000 number | -10.5% |
| 1993 | 331,000 number | -13.6% |
| 1994 | 216,000 number | -34.7% |
| 1995 | 114,685 number | -46.9% |
| 1996 | 87,834 number | -23.4% |
| 1997 | 70,079 number | -20.2% |
| 2007 | 15,794 number | -77.5% |
| 2008 | 13,761 number | -12.9% |
| 2009 | 9,545 number | -30.6% |
| 2010 | 7,430 number | -22.2% |
| 2011 | 6,098 number | -17.9% |
| 2013 | 3,541 number | -41.9% |
| 2014 | 3,169 number | -10.5% |
| 2015 | 1,806 number | -43.0% |
| 2016 | 2,745 number | +52.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 263,950 number | 70,079 number | 481,000 number | 8 |
| 2000s | 13,033 number | 9,545 number | 15,794 number | 3 |
| 2010s | 4,132 number | 1,806 number | 7,430 number | 6 |
Countries ranked near China
More education data for China
- 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)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 108.57 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 0.9587 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in China?
- Repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in China was 2,745 number in 2016, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 481,000 number in 1990.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,806 number in 2015.
- How does China rank for repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- China ranks 83rd out of 185 countries with data for 2016.
- Is repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 82.6%. 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 2 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.