Repeaters in lower secondary general education … lower both sexes in France
France: Repeaters in lower secondary general education … lower both sexes was 39,441 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
39,441
Change on year
down 0.1%
World rank
47th
of 201 countries
All-time high
568,336
in 1986
All-time low
35,492
in 2018
Years of data
34
1977–2024
Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in France, 1977–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2024, repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in France stood at 39,441.
That represents a change of down 0.1% on the previous year and down 48.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in France peaked at 568,336 in 1986 and was at its lowest, 35,492, in 2018.
France ranks 47th of 201 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Repeaters in lower secondary general education … lower both sexes in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 358,626 | — |
| 1978 | 360,261 | +0.5% |
| 1979 | 344,063 | -4.5% |
| 1980 | 405,129 | +17.7% |
| 1982 | 470,031 | +16.0% |
| 1983 | 474,008 | +0.8% |
| 1985 | 555,217 | +17.1% |
| 1986 | 568,336 | +2.4% |
| 1987 | 565,248 | -0.5% |
| 1989 | 498,238 | -11.9% |
| 1990 | 441,499 | -11.4% |
| 1994 | 480,570 | +8.8% |
| 1995 | 493,609 | +2.7% |
| 1996 | 481,680 | -2.4% |
| 2005 | 203,857 | -57.7% |
| 2006 | 189,194 | -7.2% |
| 2007 | 190,462 | +0.7% |
| 2008 | 165,188 | -13.3% |
| 2009 | 145,925 | -11.7% |
| 2010 | 129,873 | -11.0% |
| 2011 | 119,063 | -8.3% |
| 2012 | 102,649 | -13.8% |
| 2013 | 97,551 | -5.0% |
| 2014 | 75,957 | -22.1% |
| 2015 | 76,931 | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 62,247 | -19.1% |
| 2017 | 36,398 | -41.5% |
| 2018 | 35,492 | -2.5% |
| 2019 | 42,069 | +18.5% |
| 2020 | 40,891 | -2.8% |
| 2021 | 36,794 | -10.0% |
| 2022 | 37,247 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 39,489 | +6.0% |
| 2024 | 39,441 | -0.1% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 39,441 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,090, 36.2× the median. (69 countries reporting)
- France's 39,441 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,096, 36.0× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 354,317 | 344,063 | 360,261 | 3 |
| 1980s | 505,172 | 405,129 | 568,336 | 7 |
| 1990s | 474,340 | 441,499 | 493,609 | 4 |
| 2000s | 178,925 | 145,925 | 203,857 | 5 |
| 2010s | 77,823 | 35,492 | 129,873 | 10 |
| 2020s | 38,772 | 36,794 | 40,891 | 5 |
Countries ranked near France
More education data for France
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 457,956 (2019)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in France?
- Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in France was 39,441 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 568,336 in 1986.
- What is the lowest repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 35,492 in 2018.
- How does France rank for repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes?
- France ranks 47th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 48.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release