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

0204060801002000201020202000: 952001: 952002: 952003: 952004: 952005: 962006: 992007: 992008: 992009: 982010: 992011: 982012: 992013: 992014: 982015: 992016: 992017: 982018: 992019: 992020: 96.8

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

Annual values for 4.1.2 Completion rate in lower secondary education (%) in France, 2000 to 2020.
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%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 44 North Macedonia 97.1 compare
  2. 45 Greece 97 compare
  3. 47 Samoa 96.7 compare
  4. 48 Albania 96.6 compare
  5. 49 Saint Lucia 96.2 compare
  6. 49 Türkiye 96.2 compare

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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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Indicator
4.1.2 Completion rate in lower secondary education (%)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
164 places, 3,228 data points, 2000–2021
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