Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in France
France: Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both was 0.8% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in France, 1977–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in France is 0.8%, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 1.8% on the previous year and down 65.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in France peaked at 12.5% in 1985 and was at its lowest, 0.7%, in 2016.
That places France 120th out of 190 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.
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in France, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 9.6% | — |
| 1978 | 7.7% | -19.5% |
| 1979 | 9.3% | +20.6% |
| 1981 | 11.8% | +27.3% |
| 1982 | 11.7% | -0.9% |
| 1985 | 12.5% | +6.2% |
| 1986 | 11.8% | -4.9% |
| 1988 | 10.0% | -15.5% |
| 1989 | 8.8% | -12.0% |
| 1990 | 8.6% | -2.0% |
| 1991 | 8.3% | -4.1% |
| 1992 | 8.6% | +4.4% |
| 1993 | 9.5% | +9.5% |
| 1994 | 10.3% | +9.0% |
| 1995 | 10.1% | -2.2% |
| 2005 | 7.1% | -29.8% |
| 2006 | 7.5% | +6.1% |
| 2007 | 6.4% | -15.1% |
| 2008 | 5.5% | -13.5% |
| 2009 | 4.4% | -19.7% |
| 2010 | 3.9% | -12.2% |
| 2011 | 3.3% | -15.6% |
| 2012 | 3.1% | -6.3% |
| 2013 | 2.3% | -25.2% |
| 2014 | 2.3% | -1.5% |
| 2015 | 1.6% | -27.9% |
| 2016 | 0.7% | -59.2% |
| 2017 | 0.7% | +8.3% |
| 2018 | 0.9% | +27.1% |
| 2019 | 0.8% | -9.5% |
| 2020 | 0.8% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 0.8% | +1.5% |
| 2022 | 0.8% | -0.9% |
| 2023 | 0.8% | -1.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8.9% | 7.7% | 9.6% | 3 |
| 1980s | 11.1% | 8.8% | 12.5% | 6 |
| 1990s | 9.2% | 8.3% | 10.3% | 6 |
| 2000s | 6.2% | 4.4% | 7.5% | 5 |
| 2010s | 2.0% | 0.7% | 3.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 4 |
Countries ranked near France
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 repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in France?
- Repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both in France was 0.8% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 12.5% in 1985.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.7% in 2016.
- How does France rank for repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both?
- France ranks 120th out of 190 countries with data for 2023.
- Is repetition rate in grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 65.0%. 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 Repetition rate in Grade 1 of lower secondary general education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release