Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, male in France

France: Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, male was 2,567 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
2,567
Change on year
down 9.0%
World rank
72nd
of 189 countries
All-time high
50,763
in 1996
All-time low
2,378
in 2017
Years of data
19
1996–2024

Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, male in France, 1996–2024

010.0k20.0k30.0k40.0k50.0k1996201020241996: 50.8k2007: 16.3k2008: 14.2k2009: 12.7k2010: 12.3k2011: 10.7k2012: 9.1k2013: 9.1k2014: 6.4k2015: 6.8k2016: 4.9k2017: 2.4k2018: 2.4k2019: 3.5k2020: 3.5k2021: 2.8k2022: 3.0k2023: 2.8k2024: 2.6k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

France recorded 2,567 for repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, male in 2024.

That represents a change of down 9.0% on the previous year and down 60.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, male in France peaked at 50,763 in 1996 and was at its lowest, 2,378, in 2017.

That places France 72nd out of 189 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 2 of lower secondary general education, male in France, year by year

Annual values for Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, male (number) in France, 1996 to 2024.
Year Value Change
1996 50,763
2007 16,315 -67.9%
2008 14,233 -12.8%
2009 12,695 -10.8%
2010 12,333 -2.9%
2011 10,702 -13.2%
2012 9,089 -15.1%
2013 9,108 +0.2%
2014 6,412 -29.6%
2015 6,767 +5.5%
2016 4,872 -28.0%
2017 2,378 -51.2%
2018 2,444 +2.8%
2019 3,484 +42.6%
2020 3,510 +0.7%
2021 2,786 -20.6%
2022 3,044 +9.3%
2023 2,820 -7.4%
2024 2,567 -9.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 50,763 50,763 50,763 1
2000s 14,414 12,695 16,315 3
2010s 6,759 2,378 12,333 10
2020s 2,945 2,567 3,510 5

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  4. 73 El Salvador 2,424 compare
  5. 74 Chile 2,353 compare
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Frequently asked questions

What is repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, male in France?
Repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, male in France was 2,567 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, male recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 50,763 in 1996.
What is the lowest repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, male recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 2,378 in 2017.
How does France rank for repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, male?
France ranks 72nd out of 189 countries with data for 2024.
Is repeaters in grade 2 of lower secondary general education, male rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is down 60.0%. 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 2 of lower secondary general education, male (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Repeaters in Grade 2 of lower secondary general education, male (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
192 places, 4,322 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release