France vs Hungary: Duration of compulsory education in years
France
13
in 2025
Hungary
13
in 2025
France rank
1st
Hungary rank
1st
Duration of compulsory education in years over time
- France
- Hungary
How they compare
France currently reports 13 against 13 in Hungary, a difference of 0.
Across all 27 years both countries report, Hungary has been ahead every year.
France ranks 1st and Hungary ranks 1st of 73 countries.
Hungary has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Hungary | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 | 13 | 3 | Hungary |
| 2000s | 10 | 13 | 3 | Hungary |
| 2010s | 10 | 12.6 | 2.6 | Hungary |
| 2020s | 13 | 13 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher duration of compulsory education in years, France or Hungary?
- France, at 13 against 13 in Hungary as of 2025.
- What is the difference in duration of compulsory education in years between France and Hungary?
- 0, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Hungary?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2025.
- How do France and Hungary rank globally for duration of compulsory education in years?
- France ranks 1st and Hungary ranks 1st of 73 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Duration of compulsory education in years. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.