France vs New Zealand: Proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education
France
74.7%
in 2022
New Zealand
73.9%
in 2022
France rank
20th
New Zealand rank
23rd
Proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education over time
- France
- New Zealand
How they compare
France currently reports 74.7% against 73.9% in New Zealand, a difference of 0.8%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 8 shared years of data; in 2000 it was New Zealand ahead.
France ranks 20th and New Zealand ranks 23rd of 56 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, France averaged higher in 2 and New Zealand in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | New Zealand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 83.5% | 87.8% | 4.3% | New Zealand |
| 2010s | 80.5% | 80.2% | 0.3% | France |
| 2020s | 74.7% | 73.9% | 0.8% | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education, France or New Zealand?
- France, at 74.7% against 73.9% in New Zealand as of 2022.
- What is the difference in proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education between France and New Zealand?
- 0.8%, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and New Zealand?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
- How do France and New Zealand rank globally for proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education?
- France ranks 20th and New Zealand ranks 23rd of 56 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Proportion of students at the end of lower secondary education achieving at least a minimum proficiency level in mathematics, spoke the language of the test at home, both sexes (%). 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