French Polynesia vs Jamaica: Share of children in primary school age who are in school
French Polynesia
95.9%
in 1996
Jamaica
95.7%
in 2024
French Polynesia rank
110th
Jamaica rank
113th
Share of children in primary school age who are in school over time
- French Polynesia
- Jamaica
How they compare
French Polynesia currently reports 95.9% against 95.7% in Jamaica, a difference of 0.2%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 1983 it was Jamaica ahead.
French Polynesia ranks 110th and Jamaica ranks 113th of 209 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, French Polynesia averaged higher in 1 and Jamaica in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | French Polynesia | Jamaica | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 90.1% | 96.6% | 6.5% | Jamaica |
| 1990s | 93.7% | 93.4% | 0.2% | French Polynesia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of children in primary school age who are in school, French Polynesia or Jamaica?
- French Polynesia, at 95.9% against 95.7% in Jamaica as of 1996.
- What is the difference in share of children in primary school age who are in school between French Polynesia and Jamaica?
- 0.2%, with French Polynesia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for French Polynesia and Jamaica?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 1983 to 1993.
- How do French Polynesia and Jamaica rank globally for share of children in primary school age who are in school?
- French Polynesia ranks 110th and Jamaica ranks 113th of 209 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2026); Lee and Lee (2016) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Share of children in primary school age who are in school. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Share of children of primary school age (typically 6–11 years) who are enrolled in primary education.