France vs Saudi Arabia: School enrollment, primary
School enrollment, primary over time
- France
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 104.0% against 103.4% in France, a difference of 0.6%.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 18 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Saudi Arabia ahead.
France ranks 69th and Saudi Arabia ranks 67th of 205 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, France averaged higher in 1 and Saudi Arabia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 103.8% | 121.4% | 17.6% | Saudi Arabia |
| 2010s | 102.3% | 110.6% | 8.2% | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 102.8% | 102.5% | 0.3% | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher school enrollment, primary, France or Saudi Arabia?
- Saudi Arabia, at 104.0% against 103.4% in France as of 2024.
- What is the difference in school enrollment, primary between France and Saudi Arabia?
- 0.6%, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Saudi Arabia?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do France and Saudi Arabia rank globally for school enrollment, primary?
- France ranks 69th and Saudi Arabia ranks 67th of 205 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as School enrollment, primary (% gross). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Primary education provides children with basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills along with an elementary understanding of such subjects as history, geography, natural science, social science, art, and music.