Repeaters in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in France
France: Repeaters in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 6,551 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in France, 1977–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in France is 6,551, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.8% on the previous year and down 62.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in France peaked at 68,670 in 1977 and was at its lowest, 5,548, in 2018.
That places France 50th out of 184 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 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 68,670 | — |
| 1978 | 64,108 | -6.6% |
| 1979 | 66,416 | +3.6% |
| 1980 | 56,669 | -14.7% |
| 1982 | 56,223 | -0.8% |
| 1983 | 52,764 | -6.2% |
| 1985 | 58,486 | +10.8% |
| 1986 | 61,498 | +5.1% |
| 1987 | 61,422 | -0.1% |
| 1989 | 57,115 | -7.0% |
| 1990 | 47,211 | -17.3% |
| 1991 | 46,362 | -1.8% |
| 1992 | 43,916 | -5.3% |
| 1993 | 46,308 | +5.4% |
| 1994 | 47,676 | +3.0% |
| 1995 | 54,772 | +14.9% |
| 1996 | 55,467 | +1.3% |
| 2005 | 56,829 | +2.5% |
| 2006 | 53,157 | -6.5% |
| 2007 | 51,011 | -4.0% |
| 2008 | 42,112 | -17.4% |
| 2009 | 36,289 | -13.8% |
| 2010 | 34,146 | -5.9% |
| 2011 | 30,902 | -9.5% |
| 2012 | 25,744 | -16.7% |
| 2013 | 24,306 | -5.6% |
| 2014 | 17,218 | -29.2% |
| 2015 | 18,002 | +4.6% |
| 2016 | 13,648 | -24.2% |
| 2017 | 6,562 | -51.9% |
| 2018 | 5,548 | -15.5% |
| 2019 | 7,512 | +35.4% |
| 2020 | 7,298 | -2.8% |
| 2021 | 6,324 | -13.3% |
| 2022 | 6,764 | +7.0% |
| 2023 | 7,347 | +8.6% |
| 2024 | 6,551 | -10.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 66,398 | 64,108 | 68,670 | 3 |
| 1980s | 57,740 | 52,764 | 61,498 | 7 |
| 1990s | 48,816 | 43,916 | 55,467 | 7 |
| 2000s | 47,880 | 36,289 | 56,829 | 5 |
| 2010s | 18,359 | 5,548 | 34,146 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,857 | 6,324 | 7,347 | 5 |
Countries ranked near France
More education data for France
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 43,533 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.19 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.14 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 6.27 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.13 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.27 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0602 units per person (2024)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in France?
- Repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in France was 6,551 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 68,670 in 1977.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,548 in 2018.
- How does France rank for repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
- France ranks 50th out of 184 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 62.0%. 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 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release