4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year) … primary in France
France: 4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year) … primary was 99.48 in 2020. ▬ Flat
Latest (2020)
99.48
Change on year
down 0.4%
World rank
14th
of 156 countries
All-time high
99.95
in 2016
All-time low
96.36
in 2004
Years of data
21
2000–2020
4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in France, 2000–2020
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in France is 99.48, measured in 2020.
The figure is down 0.4% on the previous year and down 0.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in France peaked at 99.95 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 96.36, in 2004.
That places France 14th out of 156 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top 10%.
4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year) … primary in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 97.21 | — |
| 2001 | 97.25 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 96.91 | -0.3% |
| 2003 | 97.28 | +0.4% |
| 2004 | 96.36 | -0.9% |
| 2005 | 99.67 | +3.4% |
| 2006 | 99.68 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 99.89 | +0.2% |
| 2008 | 99.64 | -0.2% |
| 2009 | 99.81 | +0.2% |
| 2010 | 99.81 | -0.0% |
| 2011 | 99.76 | -0.0% |
| 2012 | 99.74 | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 99.72 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 99.59 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 99.73 | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 99.95 | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 99.87 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 99.79 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 99.92 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 99.48 | -0.4% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 99.48 is above the median for high income countries, which is 95.98, 1.0× the median. (59 countries reporting)
- France's 99.48 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 95.93, 1.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 98.37 | 96.36 | 99.89 | 10 |
| 2010s | 99.79 | 99.59 | 99.95 | 10 |
| 2020s | 99.48 | 99.48 | 99.48 | 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 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in France?
- 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) in France was 99.48 in 2020, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 99.95 in 2016.
- What is the lowest 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 96.36 in 2004.
- How does France rank for 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the)?
- France ranks 14th out of 156 countries with data for 2020.
- Is 4.2.2 participation rate in organized learning (one year before the) rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.3%. 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 4.2.2 Participation rate in organized learning (one year before the official primary entry age) (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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