Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) was 1,605 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1,605
Change on year
down 19.9%
World rank
125th
of 205 countries
All-time high
22,516
in 1980
All-time low
1,471
in 2018
Years of data
41
1980–2024
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Hong Kong, 1980–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Hong Kong is 1,605, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 19.9% on the previous year and down 7.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Hong Kong peaked at 22,516 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 1,471, in 2018.
That places Hong Kong 125th out of 205 countries with data for 2024, 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 primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) in Hong Kong, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 22,516 | — |
| 1981 | 19,192 | -14.8% |
| 1982 | 19,453 | +1.4% |
| 1983 | 16,186 | -16.8% |
| 1984 | 12,733 | -21.3% |
| 1985 | 10,988 | -13.7% |
| 1986 | 8,782 | -20.1% |
| 1989 | 8,021 | -8.7% |
| 1990 | 7,352 | -8.3% |
| 1991 | 6,908 | -6.0% |
| 1992 | 6,846 | -0.9% |
| 1993 | 5,402 | -21.1% |
| 1994 | 5,890 | +9.0% |
| 1995 | 4,961 | -15.8% |
| 1996 | 5,081 | +2.4% |
| 1999 | 4,563 | -10.2% |
| 2000 | 4,728 | +3.6% |
| 2001 | 4,775 | +1.0% |
| 2002 | 4,484 | -6.1% |
| 2003 | 4,154 | -7.4% |
| 2004 | 4,011 | -3.4% |
| 2005 | 3,974 | -0.9% |
| 2006 | 3,800 | -4.4% |
| 2007 | 3,729 | -1.9% |
| 2008 | 3,580 | -4.0% |
| 2009 | 3,142 | -12.2% |
| 2010 | 2,806 | -10.7% |
| 2011 | 2,470 | -12.0% |
| 2012 | 2,347 | -5.0% |
| 2013 | 1,923 | -18.1% |
| 2014 | 1,725 | -10.3% |
| 2015 | 1,664 | -3.5% |
| 2016 | 1,610 | -3.2% |
| 2017 | 1,506 | -6.5% |
| 2018 | 1,471 | -2.3% |
| 2019 | 1,608 | +9.3% |
| 2020 | 1,765 | +9.8% |
| 2021 | 1,623 | -8.0% |
| 2022 | 2,097 | +29.2% |
| 2023 | 2,003 | -4.5% |
| 2024 | 1,605 | -19.9% |
Hong Kong compared with similar countries
- Hong Kong's 1,605 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,074, 1.5× the median. (71 countries reporting)
- Hong Kong's 1,605 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 397, 4.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 14,734 | 8,021 | 22,516 | 8 |
| 1990s | 5,875 | 4,563 | 7,352 | 8 |
| 2000s | 4,038 | 3,142 | 4,775 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,913 | 1,471 | 2,806 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,819 | 1,605 | 2,097 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Hong Kong
- 122 Martinique 1,761 compare
- 123 Slovenia 1,658 compare
- 124 Azerbaijan 1,610 compare
- 126 Vanuatu 1,492 compare
- 127 Luxembourg 1,398 compare
- 128 Qatar 1,379 compare
More education data for Hong Kong
- 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 primary education, all grades, both sexes in Hong Kong?
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes in Hong Kong was 1,605 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Hong Kong?
- The highest recorded value was 22,516 in 1980.
- What is the lowest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes recorded in Hong Kong?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,471 in 2018.
- How does Hong Kong rank for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes?
- Hong Kong ranks 125th out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes rising or falling in Hong Kong?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hong Kong 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