Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), per in France
France: Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), per was 0.0828 units per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), per in France, 1971–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), per in France stood at 0.0828 units per square kilometre.
That represents a change of down 12.6% on the previous year and up 73.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), per in France peaked at 1.21 units per square kilometre in 1971 and was at its lowest, 0.0478 units per square kilometre, in 2018.
That places France 107th out of 195 countries with data for 2023, 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), per in France, year by year
| Year | units per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1.21 units per square kilometre | — |
| 1972 | 1.1 units per square kilometre | -8.9% |
| 1975 | 0.8163 units per square kilometre | -25.8% |
| 1976 | 0.7876 units per square kilometre | -3.5% |
| 1977 | 0.7817 units per square kilometre | -0.7% |
| 1978 | 0.7613 units per square kilometre | -2.6% |
| 1979 | 0.7947 units per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 1980 | 0.7933 units per square kilometre | -0.2% |
| 1986 | 0.5969 units per square kilometre | -24.8% |
| 1987 | 0.5604 units per square kilometre | -6.1% |
| 1988 | 0.5533 units per square kilometre | -1.3% |
| 1989 | 0.4982 units per square kilometre | -10.0% |
| 1990 | 0.4019 units per square kilometre | -19.3% |
| 1991 | 0.3833 units per square kilometre | -4.6% |
| 1992 | 0.3135 units per square kilometre | -18.2% |
| 1999 | 0.3057 units per square kilometre | -2.5% |
| 2000 | 0.3002 units per square kilometre | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 0.0478 units per square kilometre | -84.1% |
| 2019 | 0.0899 units per square kilometre | +88.1% |
| 2020 | 0.0907 units per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 2021 | 0.0894 units per square kilometre | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 0.0947 units per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 2023 | 0.0828 units per square kilometre | -12.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.8929 units per square kilometre | 0.7613 units per square kilometre | 1.21 units per square kilometre | 7 |
| 1980s | 0.6004 units per square kilometre | 0.4982 units per square kilometre | 0.7933 units per square kilometre | 5 |
| 1990s | 0.3511 units per square kilometre | 0.3057 units per square kilometre | 0.4019 units per square kilometre | 4 |
| 2000s | 0.3002 units per square kilometre | 0.3002 units per square kilometre | 0.3002 units per square kilometre | 1 |
| 2010s | 0.0689 units per square kilometre | 0.0478 units per square kilometre | 0.0899 units per square kilometre | 2 |
| 2020s | 0.0894 units per square kilometre | 0.0828 units per square kilometre | 0.0947 units per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near France
- 104 Djibouti 0.0983 units per square kilometre compare
- 105 Namibia 0.0937 units per square kilometre compare
- 106 Hungary 0.0888 units per square kilometre compare
- 108 Slovenia 0.0823 units per square kilometre compare
- 109 Lao People's Democratic Republic 0.0821 units per square kilometre compare
- 110 Andorra 0.0809 units per square kilometre compare
More education data for France
- 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)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), per in France?
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), per in France was 0.0828 units per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), per recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 1.21 units per square kilometre in 1971.
- What is the lowest repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), per recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0478 units per square kilometre in 2018.
- How does France rank for repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), per?
- France ranks 107th out of 195 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), per rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 73.2%. 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), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.