Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong, China: Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes was 5,711 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Hong Kong, China, 1980–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Hong Kong, China recorded 5,711 for repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.2% on the previous year and down 13.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Hong Kong, China peaked at 33,125 in 1984 and was at its lowest, 4,003, in 2021.
Hong Kong, China ranks 97th of 201 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 lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Hong Kong, China, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 31,160 | — |
| 1981 | 30,497 | -2.1% |
| 1982 | 26,448 | -13.3% |
| 1983 | 29,536 | +11.7% |
| 1984 | 33,125 | +12.2% |
| 1985 | 31,846 | -3.9% |
| 1991 | 25,957 | -18.5% |
| 1992 | 24,973 | -3.8% |
| 1993 | 20,353 | -18.5% |
| 1994 | 21,628 | +6.3% |
| 1995 | 19,671 | -9.0% |
| 1996 | 18,317 | -6.9% |
| 2001 | 5,148 | -71.9% |
| 2002 | 5,088 | -1.2% |
| 2003 | 5,610 | +10.3% |
| 2004 | 6,099 | +8.7% |
| 2005 | 6,284 | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 6,783 | +7.9% |
| 2007 | 7,347 | +8.3% |
| 2008 | 6,600 | -10.2% |
| 2009 | 7,864 | +19.2% |
| 2010 | 8,305 | +5.6% |
| 2011 | 8,324 | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 7,406 | -11.0% |
| 2013 | 6,622 | -10.6% |
| 2014 | 6,626 | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 6,709 | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 6,492 | -3.2% |
| 2017 | 6,298 | -3.0% |
| 2018 | 5,910 | -6.2% |
| 2019 | 5,585 | -5.5% |
| 2020 | 5,266 | -5.7% |
| 2021 | 4,003 | -24.0% |
| 2022 | 6,031 | +50.7% |
| 2023 | 5,702 | -5.5% |
| 2024 | 5,711 | +0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 30,435 | 26,448 | 33,125 | 6 |
| 1990s | 21,816 | 18,317 | 25,957 | 6 |
| 2000s | 6,314 | 5,088 | 7,864 | 9 |
| 2010s | 6,828 | 5,585 | 8,324 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,343 | 4,003 | 6,031 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Hong Kong, China
More education data for Hong Kong, China
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 31,678 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 1,605 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 72,557 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 65,737 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 340,877 (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 329,780 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -2.3 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0438 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Hong Kong, China?
- Repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes in Hong Kong, China was 5,711 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Hong Kong, China?
- The highest recorded value was 33,125 in 1984.
- What is the lowest repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Hong Kong, China?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,003 in 2021.
- How does Hong Kong, China rank for repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes?
- Hong Kong, China ranks 97th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in lower secondary general education, all grades, both sexes rising or falling in Hong Kong, China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hong Kong, China 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