Repeaters in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong, China: Repeaters in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes was 1,682 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1,682
World rank
82nd
of 187 countries
All-time high
6,724
in 1980
All-time low
587
in 1985
Years of data
33
1980–2024

Repeaters in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Hong Kong, China, 1980–2024

02.0k4.0k6.0k1980200220241980: 6.7k1981: 5.6k1982: 1.3k1983: 8821984: 7801985: 5871991: 1.3k1992: 1.2k1993: 1.2k1994: 1.3k1995: 1.3k1996: 1.3k2001: 1.4k2002: 1.2k2003: 1.2k2004: 1.5k2005: 1.5k2006: 1.6k2007: 1.7k2008: 1.7k2009: 1.8k2010: 2.5k2011: 2.6k2012: 2.5k2013: 2.3k2014: 2.1k2015: 2.1k2016: 2.0k2017: 1.9k2018: 1.8k2019: 1.7k2020: 1.6k2024: 1.7k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

In 2024, repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Hong Kong, China stood at 1,682.

That represents a change of down 18.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Hong Kong, China peaked at 6,724 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 587, in 1985.

That places Hong Kong, China 82nd out of 187 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 Hong Kong, China, year by year

Annual values for Repeaters in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (number) in Hong Kong, China, 1980 to 2024.
Year Value Change
1980 6,724
1981 5,558 -17.3%
1982 1,252 -77.5%
1983 882 -29.6%
1984 780 -11.6%
1985 587 -24.7%
1991 1,270 +116.4%
1992 1,209 -4.8%
1993 1,217 +0.7%
1994 1,323 +8.7%
1995 1,287 -2.7%
1996 1,287 +0.0%
2001 1,364 +6.0%
2002 1,204 -11.7%
2003 1,161 -3.6%
2004 1,463 +26.0%
2005 1,475 +0.8%
2006 1,562 +5.9%
2007 1,714 +9.7%
2008 1,675 -2.3%
2009 1,774 +5.9%
2010 2,517 +41.9%
2011 2,561 +1.7%
2012 2,520 -1.6%
2013 2,333 -7.4%
2014 2,072 -11.2%
2015 2,071 -0.0%
2016 2,015 -2.7%
2017 1,911 -5.2%
2018 1,840 -3.7%
2019 1,661 -9.7%
2020 1,558 -6.2%
2024 1,682 +8.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 2,630 587 6,724 6
1990s 1,266 1,209 1,323 6
2000s 1,488 1,161 1,774 9
2010s 2,150 1,661 2,561 10
2020s 1,620 1,558 1,682 2

Countries ranked near Hong Kong, China

  1. 79 El Salvador 1,989 compare
  2. 80 Mauritania 1,951 compare
  3. 81 Zambia 1,740 compare
  4. 83 Hungary 1,661 compare
  5. 84 Switzerland 1,626 compare
  6. 85 Luxembourg 1,477 compare

See the full ranking of 187 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Hong Kong, China?
Repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes in Hong Kong, China was 1,682 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 Hong Kong, China?
The highest recorded value was 6,724 in 1980.
What is the lowest repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes recorded in Hong Kong, China?
The lowest recorded value was 587 in 1985.
How does Hong Kong, China rank for repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes?
Hong Kong, China ranks 82nd out of 187 countries with data for 2024.
Is repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes rising or falling in Hong Kong, China?
Over the last ten years it is down 18.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Hong Kong, China 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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Indicator
Repeaters in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
187 places, 4,482 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release