Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, female in China

China: Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, female was 662 in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
662
World rank
96th
of 189 countries
All-time high
41,904
in 1995
All-time low
643
in 2015
Years of data
13
1995–2021

Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, female in China, 1995–2021

010.0k20.0k30.0k40.0k1995200820211995: 41.9k1996: 40.3k1997: 28.0k2007: 6.3k2008: 5.2k2009: 3.6k2010: 2.8k2011: 2.0k2013: 1.4k2014: 1.5k2015: 6432016: 1.2k2021: 662

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, female in China is 662, measured in 2021.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 67.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, female in China peaked at 41,904 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 643, in 2015.

That places China 96th out of 189 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 2 of lower secondary general education, female in China, year by year

Annual values for Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, female (number) in China, 1995 to 2021.
Year Value Change
1995 41,904
1996 40,336 -3.7%
1997 27,996 -30.6%
2007 6,300 -77.5%
2008 5,175 -17.9%
2009 3,616 -30.1%
2010 2,836 -21.6%
2011 2,047 -27.8%
2013 1,362 -33.5%
2014 1,508 +10.7%
2015 643 -57.4%
2016 1,234 +91.9%
2021 662 -46.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 36,745 27,996 41,904 3
2000s 5,030 3,616 6,300 3
2010s 1,605 643 2,836 6
2020s 662 662 662 1

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  5. 98 Panama 600 compare
  6. 99 Comoros 576 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, female in China?
Repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, female in China was 662 in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, female recorded in China?
The highest recorded value was 41,904 in 1995.
What is the lowest repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, female recorded in China?
The lowest recorded value was 643 in 2015.
How does China rank for repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, female?
China ranks 96th out of 189 countries with data for 2021.
Is repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, female rising or falling in China?
Over the last ten years it is down 67.7%. 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, female (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, female (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
192 places, 4,321 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release