Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in France
France: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was -1.27 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in France, 1972–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in France is -1.27 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 55.9% on the previous year and down 401.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in France peaked at 6.14 % change on previous year in 2005 and was at its lowest, -3.28 % change on previous year, in 1983.
That places France 160th out of 218 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in France, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | -1.74 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | -1.93 % change on previous year | +11.0% |
| 1974 | -0.7523 % change on previous year | -61.1% |
| 1975 | -1.14 % change on previous year | +51.2% |
| 1976 | -1.47 % change on previous year | +29.7% |
| 1977 | -0.7263 % change on previous year | -50.7% |
| 1978 | 1.1 % change on previous year | -251.6% |
| 1979 | 0.6303 % change on previous year | -42.8% |
| 1980 | 0.0732 % change on previous year | -88.4% |
| 1981 | -0.8727 % change on previous year | -1293.0% |
| 1982 | -1.62 % change on previous year | +85.8% |
| 1983 | -3.28 % change on previous year | +102.1% |
| 1984 | -2.9 % change on previous year | -11.4% |
| 1985 | -3.13 % change on previous year | +7.6% |
| 1986 | -0.2566 % change on previous year | -91.8% |
| 1987 | 0.062 % change on previous year | -124.1% |
| 1988 | 0.8076 % change on previous year | +1203.5% |
| 1989 | 0.5957 % change on previous year | -26.2% |
| 1990 | -0.3168 % change on previous year | -153.2% |
| 1991 | -0.3368 % change on previous year | +6.3% |
| 1992 | -0.9481 % change on previous year | +181.5% |
| 1993 | -1.2 % change on previous year | +26.7% |
| 1994 | 0.4423 % change on previous year | -136.8% |
| 1995 | -0.166 % change on previous year | -137.5% |
| 1996 | -0.1621 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 1997 | -1.48 % change on previous year | +815.1% |
| 1998 | -0.6305 % change on previous year | -57.5% |
| 1999 | -0.885 % change on previous year | +40.4% |
| 2000 | -1.51 % change on previous year | +70.9% |
| 2001 | -1.2 % change on previous year | -20.6% |
| 2002 | -0.7858 % change on previous year | -34.6% |
| 2003 | -0.4249 % change on previous year | -45.9% |
| 2004 | -0.2205 % change on previous year | -48.1% |
| 2005 | 6.14 % change on previous year | -2884.7% |
| 2006 | 0.9057 % change on previous year | -85.2% |
| 2007 | 1.33 % change on previous year | +46.5% |
| 2008 | 0.8196 % change on previous year | -38.2% |
| 2009 | 0.3223 % change on previous year | -60.7% |
| 2010 | 0.1558 % change on previous year | -51.7% |
| 2011 | 0.3063 % change on previous year | +96.6% |
| 2012 | -0.389 % change on previous year | -227.0% |
| 2013 | 0.3706 % change on previous year | -195.3% |
| 2014 | 0.4208 % change on previous year | +13.5% |
| 2015 | 1.61 % change on previous year | +282.7% |
| 2016 | 0.6621 % change on previous year | -58.9% |
| 2017 | 0.6015 % change on previous year | -9.2% |
| 2018 | -0.1747 % change on previous year | -129.0% |
| 2019 | -0.0767 % change on previous year | -56.1% |
| 2020 | -0.4617 % change on previous year | +502.0% |
| 2021 | -0.4791 % change on previous year | +3.8% |
| 2022 | -1.06 % change on previous year | +121.6% |
| 2023 | -0.8148 % change on previous year | -23.3% |
| 2024 | -1.27 % change on previous year | +55.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -0.7539 % change on previous year | -1.93 % change on previous year | 1.1 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | -1.05 % change on previous year | -3.28 % change on previous year | 0.8076 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.5688 % change on previous year | -1.48 % change on previous year | 0.4423 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.5369 % change on previous year | -1.51 % change on previous year | 6.14 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.3487 % change on previous year | -0.389 % change on previous year | 1.61 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.8174 % change on previous year | -1.27 % change on previous year | -0.4617 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near France
- 157 Colombia -1.2 % change on previous year compare
- 158 Thailand -1.23 % change on previous year compare
- 159 Andorra -1.24 % change on previous year compare
- 161 Finland -1.29 % change on previous year compare
- 162 Fiji -1.34 % change on previous year compare
- 163 Uruguay -1.35 % change on previous year compare
More education data for France
- 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)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0602 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in France?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in France was -1.27 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 6.14 % change on previous year in 2005.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.28 % change on previous year in 1983.
- How does France rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- France ranks 160th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 401.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.