Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in France
France: Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes was 1,972 number in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in France, 1971–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in France is 1,972 number, measured in 2018. That is the lowest value across all 18 years on record.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in France peaked at 106,879 number in 1971 and was at its lowest, 1,972 number, in 2018.
That places France 87th out of 187 countries with data for 2018, 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 4 of primary education, both sexes in France, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 106,879 number | — |
| 1972 | 95,514 number | -10.6% |
| 1975 | 65,468 number | -31.5% |
| 1976 | 63,522 number | -3.0% |
| 1977 | 63,794 number | +0.4% |
| 1978 | 70,221 number | +10.1% |
| 1979 | 71,704 number | +2.1% |
| 1980 | 73,667 number | +2.7% |
| 1986 | 57,768 number | -21.6% |
| 1987 | 50,867 number | -11.9% |
| 1988 | 50,187 number | -1.3% |
| 1989 | 43,193 number | -13.9% |
| 1990 | 32,648 number | -24.4% |
| 1991 | 31,729 number | -2.8% |
| 1992 | 25,604 number | -19.3% |
| 1999 | 19,368 number | -24.4% |
| 2000 | 19,017 number | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 1,972 number | -89.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 76,729 number | 63,522 number | 106,879 number | 7 |
| 1980s | 55,136 number | 43,193 number | 73,667 number | 5 |
| 1990s | 27,337 number | 19,368 number | 32,648 number | 4 |
| 2000s | 19,017 number | 19,017 number | 19,017 number | 1 |
| 2010s | 1,972 number | 1,972 number | 1,972 number | 1 |
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 4 of primary education, both sexes in France?
- Repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes in France was 1,972 number in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 106,879 number in 1971.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,972 number in 2018.
- How does France rank for repeaters in grade 4 of primary education, both sexes?
- France ranks 87th out of 187 countries with data for 2018.
- Where does this France 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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Number of pupils in the specified grade who are enrolled in the same grade for a second (or further) year.