Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) in France
France: Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) was -2.45 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) in France, 1972–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
France recorded -2.45 % change on previous year for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) in 2024.
That represents a change of up 80.5% on the previous year and down 102.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) in France peaked at 88.06 % change on previous year in 2019 and was at its lowest, -19.34 % change on previous year, in 1990.
That places France 100th out of 182 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 France, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | -8.91 % change on previous year | — |
| 1976 | -3.52 % change on previous year | -60.5% |
| 1977 | -0.7428 % change on previous year | -78.9% |
| 1978 | -2.61 % change on previous year | +250.9% |
| 1979 | 4.38 % change on previous year | -268.1% |
| 1980 | -0.1779 % change on previous year | -104.1% |
| 1987 | -6.11 % change on previous year | +3333.8% |
| 1988 | -1.27 % change on previous year | -79.3% |
| 1989 | -9.96 % change on previous year | +686.2% |
| 1990 | -19.34 % change on previous year | +94.1% |
| 1991 | -4.62 % change on previous year | -76.1% |
| 1992 | -18.2 % change on previous year | +293.6% |
| 2000 | -1.8 % change on previous year | -90.1% |
| 2019 | 88.06 % change on previous year | -4996.6% |
| 2020 | 0.8871 % change on previous year | -99.0% |
| 2021 | -1.45 % change on previous year | -263.7% |
| 2022 | 5.94 % change on previous year | -508.9% |
| 2023 | -12.55 % change on previous year | -311.4% |
| 2024 | -2.45 % change on previous year | -80.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -2.28 % change on previous year | -8.91 % change on previous year | 4.38 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1980s | -4.38 % change on previous year | -9.96 % change on previous year | -0.1779 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1990s | -14.06 % change on previous year | -19.34 % change on previous year | -4.62 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 2000s | -1.8 % change on previous year | -1.8 % change on previous year | -1.8 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2010s | 88.06 % change on previous year | 88.06 % change on previous year | 88.06 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2020s | -1.93 % change on previous year | -12.55 % change on previous year | 5.94 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near France
- 97 Bosnia and Herzegovina -1.36 % change on previous year compare
- 98 Cameroon -1.48 % change on previous year compare
- 99 Israel -2.11 % change on previous year compare
- 101 Panama -3.04 % change on previous year compare
- 102 Luxembourg -3.19 % change on previous year compare
- 103 Netherlands -3.51 % change on previous year compare
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 primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) in France?
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) in France was -2.45 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 88.06 % change on previous year in 2019.
- What is the lowest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was -19.34 % change on previous year in 1990.
- How does France rank for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number)?
- France ranks 100th out of 182 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 102.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.