Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number) in French Polynesia
French Polynesia: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number) was 22,366 in 1993. ▲ Rising
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in French Polynesia, 1971–1993
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
French Polynesia recorded 22,366 for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in 1993. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
The figure is up 4.9% on the previous year and up 44.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in French Polynesia peaked at 22,366 in 1993 and was at its lowest, 6,492, in 1971.
French Polynesia ranks 181st of 219 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 23 years of available data.
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number) in French Polynesia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 6,492 | — |
| 1972 | 7,542 | +16.2% |
| 1973 | 7,751 | +2.8% |
| 1974 | 8,126 | +4.8% |
| 1975 | 8,868 | +9.1% |
| 1976 | 9,035 | +1.9% |
| 1977 | 9,668 | +7.0% |
| 1978 | 10,265 | +6.2% |
| 1979 | 11,162 | +8.7% |
| 1980 | 12,012 | +7.6% |
| 1981 | 12,658 | +5.4% |
| 1982 | 13,306 | +5.1% |
| 1983 | 15,492 | +16.4% |
| 1984 | 15,747 | +1.6% |
| 1985 | 17,052 | +8.3% |
| 1986 | 17,180 | +0.8% |
| 1987 | 17,878 | +4.1% |
| 1988 | 18,160 | +1.6% |
| 1989 | 18,848 | +3.8% |
| 1990 | 19,655 | +4.3% |
| 1991 | 20,311 | +3.3% |
| 1992 | 21,320 | +5.0% |
| 1993 | 22,366 | +4.9% |
French Polynesia compared with similar countries
- French Polynesia's 22,366 is below the median for high income countries, which is 307,015, 7% of the median. (78 countries reporting)
- French Polynesia's 22,366 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 162,113, 14% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8,768 | 6,492 | 11,162 | 9 |
| 1980s | 15,833 | 12,012 | 18,848 | 10 |
| 1990s | 20,913 | 19,655 | 22,366 | 4 |
Countries ranked near French Polynesia
- 178 Sao Tome and Principe 25,875 compare
- 179 New Caledonia 25,560 compare
- 180 Equatorial Guinea 25,544 compare
- 182 Barbados 18,457 compare
- 183 Kiribati 16,846 compare
- 184 French Guiana 16,500 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 secondary education, both sexes in French Polynesia?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in French Polynesia was 22,366 in 1993, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in French Polynesia?
- The highest recorded value was 22,366 in 1993.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in French Polynesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,492 in 1971.
- How does French Polynesia rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes?
- French Polynesia ranks 181st out of 219 countries with data for 1993.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in French Polynesia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 44.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this French Polynesia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release