Repeaters in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, male in China

China: Repeaters in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, male was 2,308 in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
2,308
Change on year
up 25.9%
World rank
59th
of 176 countries
All-time high
14,915
in 1995
All-time low
1,083
in 2015
Years of data
18
1995–2021

Repeaters in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, male in China, 1995–2021

05.0k10.0k15.0k1995200820211995: 14.9k1996: 5.7k1997: 10.0k2007: 12.0k2008: 8.1k2009: 6.3k2010: 5.4k2011: 3.1k2012: 4.0k2013: 2.1k2014: 1.3k2015: 1.1k2016: 1.5k2017: 1.5k2018: 1.3k2019: 1.7k2020: 1.8k2021: 2.3k

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, male in China is 2,308, measured in 2021.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 25.9% on the previous year and down 25.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, male in China peaked at 14,915 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 1,083, in 2015.

China ranks 59th of 176 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 3 of lower secondary general education, male in China, year by year

Annual values for Repeaters in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, male (number) in China, 1995 to 2021.
Year Value Change
1995 14,915
1996 5,718 -61.7%
1997 9,951 +74.0%
2007 11,996 +20.6%
2008 8,087 -32.6%
2009 6,325 -21.8%
2010 5,411 -14.5%
2011 3,088 -42.9%
2012 4,023 +30.3%
2013 2,119 -47.3%
2014 1,306 -38.4%
2015 1,083 -17.1%
2016 1,519 +40.3%
2017 1,482 -2.4%
2018 1,342 -9.4%
2019 1,729 +28.8%
2020 1,833 +6.0%
2021 2,308 +25.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 10,195 5,718 14,915 3
2000s 8,803 6,325 11,996 3
2010s 2,310 1,083 5,411 10
2020s 2,070 1,833 2,308 2

Countries ranked near China

  1. 56 Ecuador 2,392 compare
  2. 57 Venezuela 2,360 compare
  3. 58 Thailand 2,321 compare
  4. 60 Greece 2,277 compare
  5. 61 Lesotho 2,260 compare
  6. 62 Rwanda 2,248 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, male in China?
Repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, male in China was 2,308 in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, male recorded in China?
The highest recorded value was 14,915 in 1995.
What is the lowest repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, male recorded in China?
The lowest recorded value was 1,083 in 2015.
How does China rank for repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, male?
China ranks 59th out of 176 countries with data for 2021.
Is repeaters in grade 3 of lower secondary general education, male rising or falling in China?
Over the last ten years it is down 25.3%. 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 3 of lower secondary general education, male (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Repeaters in Grade 3 of lower secondary general education, male (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
179 places, 3,984 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release