Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in China
China: Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes was 1,582 number in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in China, 1989–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in China is 1,582 number, measured in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 42.7% on the previous year and down 88.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in China peaked at 1.85 million number in 1989 and was at its lowest, 1,109 number, in 2018.
That places China 101st out of 187 countries with data for 2019, 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 primary education, both sexes in China, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 1.85 million number | — |
| 1990 | 1.61 million number | -13.2% |
| 1991 | 1.48 million number | -7.8% |
| 1992 | 1.23 million number | -16.8% |
| 1993 | 1.10 million number | -11.0% |
| 1994 | 886,000 number | -19.2% |
| 1995 | 680,054 number | -23.2% |
| 1996 | 529,431 number | -22.1% |
| 1997 | 402,015 number | -24.1% |
| 2006 | 24,625 number | -93.9% |
| 2007 | 20,594 number | -16.4% |
| 2008 | 19,241 number | -6.6% |
| 2009 | 13,356 number | -30.6% |
| 2010 | 11,257 number | -15.7% |
| 2011 | 13,083 number | +16.2% |
| 2013 | 5,598 number | -57.2% |
| 2014 | 4,145 number | -26.0% |
| 2015 | 1,477 number | -64.4% |
| 2016 | 1,468 number | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 2,193 number | +49.4% |
| 2018 | 1,109 number | -49.4% |
| 2019 | 1,582 number | +42.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.85 million number | 1.85 million number | 1.85 million number | 1 |
| 1990s | 988,938 number | 402,015 number | 1.61 million number | 8 |
| 2000s | 19,454 number | 13,356 number | 24,625 number | 4 |
| 2010s | 4,657 number | 1,109 number | 13,083 number | 9 |
Countries ranked near China
More education data for China
- 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)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.0771 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 51.02 million (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in China?
- Repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in China was 1,582 number in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 1.85 million number in 1989.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,109 number in 2018.
- How does China rank for repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes?
- China ranks 101st out of 187 countries with data for 2019.
- Is repeaters in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 88.2%. 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 primary 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.