Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in France

France: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) was 0.9304 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.9304 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 187.3%
World rank
111th
of 189 countries
All-time high
11.25 % change on previous year
in 1989
All-time low
-6.11 % change on previous year
in 1979
Years of data
51
1972–2024

Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in France, 1972–2024

-50510197219982024

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2024, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in France stood at 0.9304 % change on previous year.

The figure is up 187.3% on the previous year and down 57.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in France peaked at 11.25 % change on previous year in 1989 and was at its lowest, -6.11 % change on previous year, in 1979.

That places France 111th out of 189 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 tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in France, year by year

Annual values for Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number), annual growth rate in France, 1972 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1972 4.98 % change on previous year
1973 7.79 % change on previous year +56.4%
1974 3.25 % change on previous year -58.3%
1975 5.7 % change on previous year +75.4%
1976 4.97 % change on previous year -12.9%
1977 0.4005 % change on previous year -91.9%
1978 4.24 % change on previous year +958.3%
1979 -6.11 % change on previous year -244.2%
1980 3.91 % change on previous year -164.0%
1981 1.54 % change on previous year -60.7%
1982 6.81 % change on previous year +342.9%
1983 2.54 % change on previous year -62.7%
1986 1.84 % change on previous year -27.7%
1987 0.8885 % change on previous year -51.6%
1988 2.93 % change on previous year +230.1%
1989 11.25 % change on previous year +283.4%
1990 7.46 % change on previous year -33.7%
1991 7.04 % change on previous year -5.6%
1992 8.32 % change on previous year +18.2%
1993 6.07 % change on previous year -27.1%
1994 6.72 % change on previous year +10.8%
1995 -0.5127 % change on previous year -107.6%
1996 0.9235 % change on previous year -280.1%
1997 -1.4 % change on previous year -251.1%
1998 -1.7 % change on previous year +21.9%
1999 -0.7512 % change on previous year -55.8%
2000 0.1565 % change on previous year -120.8%
2001 0.8138 % change on previous year +419.8%
2002 -0.126 % change on previous year -115.5%
2003 4.43 % change on previous year -3618.9%
2004 1.94 % change on previous year -56.2%
2005 1.25 % change on previous year -35.4%
2006 0.6318 % change on previous year -49.6%
2007 -0.9858 % change on previous year -256.0%
2008 -0.6864 % change on previous year -30.4%
2009 0.3844 % change on previous year -156.0%
2010 3.32 % change on previous year +764.9%
2011 0.6392 % change on previous year -80.8%
2012 1.63 % change on previous year +155.2%
2013 1.82 % change on previous year +11.7%
2014 2.17 % change on previous year +19.1%
2015 1.48 % change on previous year -31.9%
2016 2.31 % change on previous year +56.5%
2017 2.12 % change on previous year -8.2%
2018 3.39 % change on previous year +59.8%
2019 2.55 % change on previous year -24.9%
2020 2.34 % change on previous year -8.0%
2021 2.22 % change on previous year -5.3%
2022 2.64 % change on previous year +18.9%
2023 -1.07 % change on previous year -140.4%
2024 0.9304 % change on previous year -187.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 3.15 % change on previous year -6.11 % change on previous year 7.79 % change on previous year 8
1980s 3.96 % change on previous year 0.8885 % change on previous year 11.25 % change on previous year 8
1990s 3.22 % change on previous year -1.7 % change on previous year 8.32 % change on previous year 10
2000s 0.7817 % change on previous year -0.9858 % change on previous year 4.43 % change on previous year 10
2010s 2.14 % change on previous year 0.6392 % change on previous year 3.39 % change on previous year 10
2020s 1.41 % change on previous year -1.07 % change on previous year 2.64 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near France

  1. 108 Algeria 1.17 % change on previous year compare
  2. 109 United States of America 1.06 % change on previous year compare
  3. 110 Slovakia 1.02 % change on previous year compare
  4. 112 Zimbabwe 0.8897 % change on previous year compare
  5. 113 Papua New Guinea 0.852 % change on previous year compare
  6. 114 Grenada 0.8495 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in France?
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in France was 0.9304 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 11.25 % change on previous year in 1989.
What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was -6.11 % change on previous year in 1979.
How does France rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number)?
France ranks 111th out of 189 countries with data for 2024.
Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is down 57.1%. 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 tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
410 places, 17,230 data points, 1971–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.