France vs Netherlands: Educational attainment rate, completed lower secondary education or
France
93.1%
in 2023
Netherlands
90.8%
in 2023
France rank
35th
Netherlands rank
37th
Educational attainment rate, completed lower secondary education or over time
- France
- Netherlands
How they compare
France currently reports 93.1% against 90.8% in Netherlands, a difference of 2.3%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 18 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Netherlands ahead.
France ranks 35th and Netherlands ranks 37th of 97 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, France averaged higher in 1 and Netherlands in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Netherlands | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 81.2% | 91.3% | 10.1% | Netherlands |
| 2010s | 85.7% | 91.6% | 5.9% | Netherlands |
| 2020s | 92.0% | 91.8% | 0.2% | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher educational attainment rate, completed lower secondary education or, France or Netherlands?
- France, at 93.1% against 90.8% in Netherlands as of 2023.
- What is the difference in educational attainment rate, completed lower secondary education or between France and Netherlands?
- 2.3%, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Netherlands?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2023.
- How do France and Netherlands rank globally for educational attainment rate, completed lower secondary education or?
- France ranks 35th and Netherlands ranks 37th of 97 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Educational attainment rate, completed lower secondary education or higher, population 25+ years, urban, male (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release