Repeaters in primary education, all grades, male (number), annual in China

China: Repeaters in primary education, all grades, male (number), annual was -27.31 % change on previous year in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
-27.31 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 321.4%
World rank
143rd
of 179 countries
All-time high
13.91 % change on previous year
in 2008
All-time low
-76.32 % change on previous year
in 2015
Years of data
16
1997–2021

Repeaters in primary education, all grades, male (number), annual in China, 1997–2021

-80-60-40-200201997200920211997: -22.6 % change on previous year2007: -9.5 % change on previous year2008: 13.9 % change on previous year2009: -3.5 % change on previous year2010: -3.7 % change on previous year2011: -8.8 % change on previous year2012: -30.7 % change on previous year2013: -15.5 % change on previous year2014: -49.8 % change on previous year2015: -76.3 % change on previous year2016: -28.4 % change on previous year2017: 6.3 % change on previous year2018: -38.4 % change on previous year2019: 6.5 % change on previous year2020: 12.3 % change on previous year2021: -27.3 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for repeaters in primary education, all grades, male (number), annual in China is -27.31 % change on previous year, measured in 2021.

The figure is down 321.4% on the previous year and down 210.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, repeaters in primary education, all grades, male (number), annual in China peaked at 13.91 % change on previous year in 2008 and was at its lowest, -76.32 % change on previous year, in 2015.

That places China 143rd out of 179 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Repeaters in primary education, all grades, male (number), annual in China, year by year

Annual values for Repeaters in primary education, all grades, male (number), annual growth rate in China, 1997 to 2021.
Year % change on previous year Change
1997 -22.64 % change on previous year
2007 -9.54 % change on previous year -57.9%
2008 13.91 % change on previous year -245.8%
2009 -3.48 % change on previous year -125.0%
2010 -3.67 % change on previous year +5.7%
2011 -8.8 % change on previous year +139.6%
2012 -30.67 % change on previous year +248.5%
2013 -15.47 % change on previous year -49.6%
2014 -49.8 % change on previous year +221.9%
2015 -76.32 % change on previous year +53.3%
2016 -28.44 % change on previous year -62.7%
2017 6.26 % change on previous year -122.0%
2018 -38.38 % change on previous year -712.8%
2019 6.46 % change on previous year -116.8%
2020 12.33 % change on previous year +90.8%
2021 -27.31 % change on previous year -321.4%

China compared with similar countries

  • China's -27.31 % change on previous year is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is -1.27 % change on previous year, 21.6× the median. (53 countries reporting)
  • China's -27.31 % change on previous year is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is -16.55 % change on previous year, 1.7× the median. (25 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s -22.64 % change on previous year -22.64 % change on previous year -22.64 % change on previous year 1
2000s 0.2972 % change on previous year -9.54 % change on previous year 13.91 % change on previous year 3
2010s -23.88 % change on previous year -76.32 % change on previous year 6.46 % change on previous year 10
2020s -7.49 % change on previous year -27.31 % change on previous year 12.33 % change on previous year 2

Countries ranked near China

  1. 140 Bangladesh -24.22 % change on previous year compare
  2. 141 Qatar -24.33 % change on previous year compare
  3. 142 Andorra -27.27 % change on previous year compare
  4. 144 Myanmar -27.77 % change on previous year compare
  5. 145 Burkina Faso -28.91 % change on previous year compare
  6. 146 British Virgin Islands -29.03 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is repeaters in primary education, all grades, male (number), annual in China?
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, male (number), annual in China was -27.31 % change on previous year in 2021, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest repeaters in primary education, all grades, male (number), annual recorded in China?
The highest recorded value was 13.91 % change on previous year in 2008.
What is the lowest repeaters in primary education, all grades, male (number), annual recorded in China?
The lowest recorded value was -76.32 % change on previous year in 2015.
How does China rank for repeaters in primary education, all grades, male (number), annual?
China ranks 143rd out of 179 countries with data for 2021.
Is repeaters in primary education, all grades, male (number), annual rising or falling in China?
Over the last ten years it is down 210.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this China data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Repeaters in primary education, all grades, male (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, male (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Repeaters in primary education, all grades, male (number), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
399 places, 14,189 data points, 1971–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Repeaters in primary education, all grades, male (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.