Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in China
China: Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes was 582 in 2021. ▼ Falling
Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in China, 2006–2021
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in China is 582, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 43.9% on the previous year and down 39.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in China peaked at 1,828 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 368, in 2018.
China ranks 88th of 151 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 16 years of available data.
Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in China, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1,536 | — |
| 2007 | 1,828 | +19.0% |
| 2008 | 1,083 | -40.8% |
| 2009 | 1,091 | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 691 | -36.7% |
| 2011 | 957 | +38.5% |
| 2012 | 1,196 | +25.0% |
| 2013 | 437 | -63.5% |
| 2014 | 395 | -9.6% |
| 2015 | 459 | +16.2% |
| 2016 | 626 | +36.4% |
| 2017 | 1,326 | +111.8% |
| 2018 | 368 | -72.2% |
| 2019 | 501 | +36.1% |
| 2020 | 1,038 | +107.2% |
| 2021 | 582 | -43.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,384 | 1,083 | 1,828 | 4 |
| 2010s | 695.6 | 368 | 1,326 | 10 |
| 2020s | 810 | 582 | 1,038 | 2 |
Countries ranked near China
- 85 Panama 808 compare
- 86 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 706 compare
- 87 Switzerland 684 compare
- 89 Slovenia 512 compare
- 90 Saudi Arabia 350 compare
- 91 Botswana 319 compare
More education data for China
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 7,020 (2021)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 21.58 million (2024)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in China?
- Repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes in China was 582 in 2021, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 1,828 in 2007.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 368 in 2018.
- How does China rank for repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes?
- China ranks 88th out of 151 countries with data for 2021.
- Is repeaters in grade 6 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in Grade 6 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release