Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in China
China: Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes was 977 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in China, 1989–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in China is 977, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 18.0% on the previous year and down 78.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in China peaked at 1.36 million in 1989 and was at its lowest, 739, in 2019.
China ranks 102nd of 199 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 4 of primary education, both sexes in China, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 1.36 million | — |
| 1990 | 1.16 million | -14.7% |
| 1991 | 1.09 million | -5.4% |
| 1992 | 860,000 | -21.4% |
| 1993 | 756,000 | -12.1% |
| 1994 | 608,000 | -19.6% |
| 1995 | 435,581 | -28.4% |
| 1996 | 317,409 | -27.1% |
| 1997 | 228,404 | -28.0% |
| 2006 | 12,507 | -94.5% |
| 2007 | 11,332 | -9.4% |
| 2008 | 8,117 | -28.4% |
| 2009 | 6,595 | -18.8% |
| 2010 | 5,119 | -22.4% |
| 2011 | 4,626 | -9.6% |
| 2013 | 2,565 | -44.6% |
| 2014 | 2,148 | -16.3% |
| 2015 | 962 | -55.2% |
| 2016 | 852 | -11.4% |
| 2017 | 1,950 | +128.9% |
| 2018 | 849 | -56.5% |
| 2019 | 739 | -13.0% |
| 2020 | 1,192 | +61.3% |
| 2021 | 977 | -18.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.36 million | 1.36 million | 1.36 million | 1 |
| 1990s | 682,049 | 228,404 | 1.16 million | 8 |
| 2000s | 9,638 | 6,595 | 12,507 | 4 |
| 2010s | 2,201 | 739 | 5,119 | 9 |
| 2020s | 1,084 | 977 | 1,192 | 2 |
Countries ranked near China
More education data for China
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 19.36 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 97.98 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in China?
- Repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in China was 977 in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 1.36 million in 1989.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 739 in 2019.
- How does China rank for repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes?
- China ranks 102nd out of 199 countries with data for 2021.
- Is repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 78.9%. 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 4 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release