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
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in France, 1972–2024
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
- 108 Algeria 1.17 % change on previous year compare
- 109 United States of America 1.06 % change on previous year compare
- 110 Slovakia 1.02 % change on previous year compare
- 112 Zimbabwe 0.8897 % change on previous year compare
- 113 Papua New Guinea 0.852 % change on previous year compare
- 114 Grenada 0.8495 % change on previous year compare
More education data for France
- 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)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 4.13 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -1.27 % change on previous year (2024)
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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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.
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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.