Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in France
France: Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes was 2,045 number in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in France, 1971–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
In 2018, repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in France stood at 2,045 number. That is the lowest value across all 18 years on record.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in France peaked at 137,647 number in 1971 and was at its lowest, 2,045 number, in 2018.
That places France 79th out of 166 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 5 of primary education, both sexes in France, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 137,647 number | — |
| 1972 | 126,810 number | -7.9% |
| 1975 | 101,883 number | -19.7% |
| 1976 | 96,929 number | -4.9% |
| 1977 | 93,609 number | -3.4% |
| 1978 | 101,151 number | +8.1% |
| 1979 | 101,409 number | +0.3% |
| 1980 | 96,102 number | -5.2% |
| 1986 | 74,503 number | -22.5% |
| 1987 | 64,481 number | -13.5% |
| 1988 | 54,900 number | -14.9% |
| 1989 | 47,036 number | -14.3% |
| 1990 | 34,594 number | -26.5% |
| 1991 | 31,597 number | -8.7% |
| 1992 | 26,087 number | -17.4% |
| 1999 | 25,987 number | -0.4% |
| 2000 | 26,130 number | +0.6% |
| 2018 | 2,045 number | -92.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 108,491 number | 93,609 number | 137,647 number | 7 |
| 1980s | 67,404 number | 47,036 number | 96,102 number | 5 |
| 1990s | 29,566 number | 25,987 number | 34,594 number | 4 |
| 2000s | 26,130 number | 26,130 number | 26,130 number | 1 |
| 2010s | 2,045 number | 2,045 number | 2,045 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 5 of primary education, both sexes in France?
- Repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in France was 2,045 number in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 137,647 number in 1971.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,045 number in 2018.
- How does France rank for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes?
- France ranks 79th out of 166 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 5 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.