Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in France
France: Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes was 43,533 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in France, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in France is 43,533, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 2.5% on the previous year and up 69.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in France peaked at 651,139 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 25,764, in 2018.
France ranks 59th of 205 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 primary education, all grades, both sexes in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 651,139 | — |
| 1972 | 593,091 | -8.9% |
| 1975 | 439,959 | -25.8% |
| 1976 | 424,459 | -3.5% |
| 1977 | 421,306 | -0.7% |
| 1978 | 410,323 | -2.6% |
| 1979 | 428,303 | +4.4% |
| 1980 | 427,541 | -0.2% |
| 1986 | 321,699 | -24.8% |
| 1987 | 302,046 | -6.1% |
| 1988 | 298,219 | -1.3% |
| 1989 | 268,511 | -10.0% |
| 1990 | 216,583 | -19.3% |
| 1991 | 206,567 | -4.6% |
| 1992 | 168,968 | -18.2% |
| 1999 | 164,755 | -2.5% |
| 2000 | 161,792 | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 25,764 | -84.1% |
| 2019 | 48,452 | +88.1% |
| 2020 | 48,882 | +0.9% |
| 2021 | 48,172 | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 51,032 | +5.9% |
| 2023 | 44,627 | -12.5% |
| 2024 | 43,533 | -2.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 481,226 | 410,323 | 651,139 | 7 |
| 1980s | 323,603 | 268,511 | 427,541 | 5 |
| 1990s | 189,218 | 164,755 | 216,583 | 4 |
| 2000s | 161,792 | 161,792 | 161,792 | 1 |
| 2010s | 37,108 | 25,764 | 48,452 | 2 |
| 2020s | 47,249 | 43,533 | 51,032 | 5 |
Countries ranked near France
- 56 Senegal 64,252 compare
- 57 Mauritania 52,338 compare
- 58 Dominican Republic 45,913 compare
- 60 Togo 40,377 compare
- 61 Ghana 39,902 compare
- 62 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 39,642 compare
More education data for France
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 229,471 (2013)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 61.2% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 16.2% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 11 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 103.44 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 103.4% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in France?
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in France was 43,533 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 651,139 in 1971.
- What is the lowest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 25,764 in 2018.
- How does France rank for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes?
- France ranks 59th out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 69.0%. 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 primary education, all grades, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release