Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square in French Polynesia
French Polynesia: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square was 8.04 units per square kilometre in 1996. ▲ Rising
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square in French Polynesia, 1971–1996
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square in French Polynesia is 8.04 units per square kilometre, measured in 1996.
That represents a change of down 2.1% on the previous year and up 7.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square in French Polynesia peaked at 8.21 units per square kilometre in 1995 and was at its lowest, 6.6 units per square kilometre, in 1971.
French Polynesia ranks 106th of 206 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 24 years of available data.
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square in French Polynesia, year by year
| Year | units per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 6.6 units per square kilometre | — |
| 1972 | 6.78 units per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 1973 | 6.97 units per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 1974 | 7.29 units per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 1975 | 7.59 units per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 1976 | 7.8 units per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 1977 | 7.89 units per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 1978 | 8.07 units per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 1979 | 8.08 units per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 1980 | 8.06 units per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 1981 | 7.99 units per square kilometre | -0.8% |
| 1982 | 7.93 units per square kilometre | -0.8% |
| 1983 | 8.03 units per square kilometre | +1.3% |
| 1984 | 7.63 units per square kilometre | -4.9% |
| 1985 | 7.49 units per square kilometre | -1.9% |
| 1988 | 7.45 units per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 1989 | 7.5 units per square kilometre | +0.8% |
| 1990 | 7.61 units per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 1991 | 7.72 units per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 1992 | 7.7 units per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 1993 | 7.96 units per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 1994 | 8.09 units per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 1995 | 8.21 units per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 1996 | 8.04 units per square kilometre | -2.1% |
French Polynesia compared with similar countries
- French Polynesia's 8.04 units per square kilometre is above the median for high income countries, which is 8 units per square kilometre, 1.0× the median. (78 countries reporting)
- French Polynesia's 8.04 units per square kilometre is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 12.59 units per square kilometre, 64% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.45 units per square kilometre | 6.6 units per square kilometre | 8.08 units per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1980s | 7.76 units per square kilometre | 7.45 units per square kilometre | 8.06 units per square kilometre | 8 |
| 1990s | 7.9 units per square kilometre | 7.61 units per square kilometre | 8.21 units per square kilometre | 7 |
Countries ranked near French Polynesia
- 103 Tunisia 8.61 units per square kilometre compare
- 104 Guinea 8.58 units per square kilometre compare
- 105 Myanmar 8.12 units per square kilometre compare
- 107 Ireland 7.97 units per square kilometre compare
- 108 United Arab Emirates 7.81 units per square kilometre compare
- 109 France 7.75 units per square kilometre compare
More education data for French Polynesia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1,592 (1993)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 8,253 (1996)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 7,796 (1996)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 22,366 (1993)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 29,415 (1996)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -2.07 % change on previous year (1996)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (1996)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1305 units per person (1996)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square in French Polynesia?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square in French Polynesia was 8.04 units per square kilometre in 1996, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square recorded in French Polynesia?
- The highest recorded value was 8.21 units per square kilometre in 1995.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square recorded in French Polynesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.6 units per square kilometre in 1971.
- How does French Polynesia rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square?
- French Polynesia ranks 106th out of 206 countries with data for 1996.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square rising or falling in French Polynesia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this French Polynesia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.