Capital and total current expenditure on education (from all sources) in France
France: Capital and total current expenditure on education (from all sources) was 1,946 US dollars, PPP converted in 2022. ▼ Falling
Capital and total current expenditure on education in France, 2012–2022
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in US dollars, PPP converted.
Analysis
The most recent figure for capital and total current expenditure on education in France is 1,946 US dollars, PPP converted, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.4% on the previous year and down 2.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital and total current expenditure on education in France peaked at 2,153 US dollars, PPP converted in 2013 and was at its lowest, 1,614 US dollars, PPP converted, in 2015.
France ranks 2nd of 23 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.
Capital and total current expenditure on education (from all sources) in France, year by year
| Year | US dollars, PPP converted | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1,991 US dollars, PPP converted | — |
| 2013 | 2,153 US dollars, PPP converted | +8.1% |
| 2014 | 1,866 US dollars, PPP converted | -13.4% |
| 2015 | 1,614 US dollars, PPP converted | -13.5% |
| 2016 | 1,690 US dollars, PPP converted | +4.7% |
| 2017 | 1,900 US dollars, PPP converted | +12.4% |
| 2018 | 1,939 US dollars, PPP converted | +2.0% |
| 2019 | 1,987 US dollars, PPP converted | +2.5% |
| 2020 | 1,650 US dollars, PPP converted | -17.0% |
| 2021 | 1,813 US dollars, PPP converted | +9.9% |
| 2022 | 1,946 US dollars, PPP converted | +7.4% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 1,946 US dollars, PPP converted is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 223.3 US dollars, PPP converted, 8.7× the median. (18 countries reporting)
- France's 1,946 US dollars, PPP converted is above the median for high income countries, which is 256.18 US dollars, PPP converted, 7.6× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,893 US dollars, PPP converted | 1,614 US dollars, PPP converted | 2,153 US dollars, PPP converted | 8 |
| 2020s | 1,803 US dollars, PPP converted | 1,650 US dollars, PPP converted | 1,946 US dollars, PPP converted | 3 |
Countries ranked near France
- 1 Germany 4,527 US dollars, PPP converted compare
- 1 Poland 1,306 US dollars, PPP converted compare
- 2 Croatia 12.63 US dollars, PPP converted compare
- 2 Netherlands 573.04 US dollars, PPP converted compare
- 3 Italy 1,093 US dollars, PPP converted compare
- 3 Estonia 83.37 US dollars, PPP converted compare
- 4 Slovenia 68 US dollars, PPP converted compare
- 4 Spain 838.7 US dollars, PPP converted compare
- 5 Lithuania 39.8 US dollars, PPP converted compare
- 5 Japan 829.84 US dollars, PPP converted compare
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 capital and total current expenditure on education in France?
- Capital and total current expenditure on education in France was 1,946 US dollars, PPP converted in 2022, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest capital and total current expenditure on education recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 2,153 US dollars, PPP converted in 2013.
- What is the lowest capital and total current expenditure on education recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,614 US dollars, PPP converted in 2015.
- How does France rank for capital and total current expenditure on education?
- France ranks 2nd out of 23 countries with data for 2022.
- Is capital and total current expenditure on 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 falling.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Capital and total current expenditure on education (from all sources). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset contains data on capital and current expenditure on education. The default table displays data in 2020 constant USD PPP, for the combined primary to tertiary levels of education, and for both public and private educational institutions combined. This can be changed to display data by: level of education, type of educational institution, local currency/USD PPP, and current/constant prices. Please note that the filters are inter related, meaning that selection in one category may impact the possibility to select options in another category. Data for the latest available year are preliminary. Final data will be released on 29 September 2026. For more information, please consult the Education at a Glance web page.