4.1.2 Completion rate in lower secondary education (%) in France
France: 4.1.2 Completion rate in lower secondary education (%) was 96.8 in 2020. ▬ Flat
Latest (2020)
96.8
Change on year
down 2.2%
World rank
46th
of 164 countries
All-time high
99
in 2006
All-time low
95
in 2000
Years of data
21
2000–2020
4.1.2 Completion rate in lower secondary education in France, 2000–2020
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2020, 4.1.2 completion rate in lower secondary education in France stood at 96.8.
The figure is down 2.2% on the previous year and down 2.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 4.1.2 completion rate in lower secondary education in France peaked at 99 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 95, in 2000.
France ranks 46th of 164 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
4.1.2 Completion rate in lower secondary education (%) in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 95 | — |
| 2001 | 95 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 95 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 95 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 95 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 96 | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 99 | +3.1% |
| 2007 | 99 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 99 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 98 | -1.0% |
| 2010 | 99 | +1.0% |
| 2011 | 98 | -1.0% |
| 2012 | 99 | +1.0% |
| 2013 | 99 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 98 | -1.0% |
| 2015 | 99 | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 99 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 98 | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 99 | +1.0% |
| 2019 | 99 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 96.8 | -2.2% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 96.8 is below the median for high income countries, which is 98.6, 98% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- France's 96.8 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 98.35, 98% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 96.6 | 95 | 99 | 10 |
| 2010s | 98.7 | 98 | 99 | 10 |
| 2020s | 96.8 | 96.8 | 96.8 | 1 |
Countries ranked near France
More education data for France
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 99.97 (2016)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.8 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 457,956 (2019)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 43,533 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.19 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.14 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 6.27 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.13 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.27 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 4.1.2 completion rate in lower secondary education in France?
- 4.1.2 completion rate in lower secondary education in France was 96.8 in 2020, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 4.1.2 completion rate in lower secondary education recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 99 in 2006.
- What is the lowest 4.1.2 completion rate in lower secondary education recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 95 in 2000.
- How does France rank for 4.1.2 completion rate in lower secondary education?
- France ranks 46th out of 164 countries with data for 2020.
- Is 4.1.2 completion rate in lower secondary education rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of 4.1.2 Completion rate in lower secondary education (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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