Repetition rate in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in France
France: Repetition rate in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes was 6.2% in 1999. ▼ Falling
Latest (1999)
6.2%
World rank
40th
of 196 countries
All-time high
10.2%
in 1971
All-time low
4.6%
in 1991
Years of data
15
1971–1999
Repetition rate in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in France, 1971–1999
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 1999, repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in France stood at 6.2%.
That represents a change of up 21.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in France peaked at 10.2% in 1971 and was at its lowest, 4.6%, in 1991.
France ranks 40th of 196 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 15 years of available data.
Repetition rate in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in France, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 10.2% | — |
| 1974 | 7.3% | -28.2% |
| 1975 | 7.0% | -4.8% |
| 1976 | 7.1% | +2.5% |
| 1977 | 6.5% | -8.7% |
| 1978 | 7.4% | +14.3% |
| 1979 | 7.4% | +0.1% |
| 1985 | 6.7% | -9.8% |
| 1986 | 6.7% | -0.6% |
| 1987 | 6.7% | +1.0% |
| 1988 | 6.1% | -9.3% |
| 1989 | 5.1% | -16.8% |
| 1990 | 5.3% | +4.4% |
| 1991 | 4.6% | -12.5% |
| 1999 | 6.2% | +33.4% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 6.2% is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.6%, 10.3× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- France's 6.2% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.4%, 16.5× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.6% | 6.5% | 10.2% | 7 |
| 1980s | 6.3% | 5.1% | 6.7% | 5 |
| 1990s | 5.4% | 4.6% | 6.2% | 3 |
Countries ranked near France
- 37 Botswana 6.9% compare
- 38 Cambodia 6.5% compare
- 39 Morocco 6.4% compare
- 41 Papua New Guinea 6.0% compare
- 42 Marshall Islands 6.0%
- 43 Costa Rica 5.9% 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 repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in France?
- Repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes in France was 6.2% in 1999, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 10.2% in 1971.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.6% in 1991.
- How does France rank for repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes?
- France ranks 40th out of 196 countries with data for 1999.
- Is repetition rate in grade 2 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Repetition rate in Grade 2 of primary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release