Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in France

France: Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes was 11,105 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
11,105
Change on year
up 0.3%
World rank
56th
of 200 countries
All-time high
105,623
in 1971
All-time low
6,459
in 2018
Years of data
24
1971–2024

Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in France, 1971–2024

020.0k40.0k60.0k80.0k100.0k1971199720241971: 105.6k1972: 96.6k1975: 68.4k1976: 63.5k1977: 63.8k1978: 58.5k1979: 68.2k1980: 70.1k1986: 54.2k1987: 53.9k1988: 55.2k1989: 52.1k1990: 44.0k1991: 45.3k1992: 37.6k1999: 50.2k2000: 49.6k2018: 6.5k2019: 13.5k2020: 12.5k2021: 12.0k2022: 13.9k2023: 11.1k2024: 11.1k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in France is 11,105, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.3% on the previous year and up 71.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in France peaked at 105,623 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 6,459, in 2018.

France ranks 56th of 200 countries on this measure, 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 primary education, both sexes in France, year by year

Annual values for Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes (number) in France, 1971 to 2024.
Year Value Change
1971 105,623
1972 96,603 -8.5%
1975 68,385 -29.2%
1976 63,520 -7.1%
1977 63,804 +0.4%
1978 58,545 -8.2%
1979 68,166 +16.4%
1980 70,106 +2.8%
1986 54,209 -22.7%
1987 53,947 -0.5%
1988 55,210 +2.3%
1989 52,088 -5.7%
1990 43,989 -15.5%
1991 45,312 +3.0%
1992 37,557 -17.1%
1999 50,159 +33.6%
2000 49,558 -1.2%
2018 6,459 -87.0%
2019 13,520 +109.3%
2020 12,463 -7.8%
2021 11,963 -4.0%
2022 13,936 +16.5%
2023 11,073 -20.5%
2024 11,105 +0.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 74,949 58,545 105,623 7
1980s 57,112 52,088 70,106 5
1990s 44,254 37,557 50,159 4
2000s 49,558 49,558 49,558 1
2010s 9,989 6,459 13,520 2
2020s 12,108 11,073 13,936 5

Countries ranked near France

  1. 53 Mexico 12,044 compare
  2. 54 Namibia 11,613 compare
  3. 55 Viet Nam 11,392 compare
  4. 57 Sierra Leone 10,939 compare
  5. 58 Congo 9,716 compare
  6. 59 Honduras 9,560 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in France?
Repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in France was 11,105 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 105,623 in 1971.
What is the lowest repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 6,459 in 2018.
How does France rank for repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes?
France ranks 56th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
Is repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is up 71.9%. 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 primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
203 places, 5,715 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release