Gender gap education levels, annual growth rate in France

France: Gender gap education levels, annual growth rate was 0.4132 % change on previous year in 2016. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2016)
0.4132 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 44.6%
World rank
64th
of 164 countries
All-time high
1.26 % change on previous year
in 2011
All-time low
-0.8751 % change on previous year
in 2014
Years of data
11
2002–2016

Gender gap education levels, annual growth rate in France, 2002–2016

-1-0.500.511.52002200920162002: -0.036 % change on previous year2003: -0.243 % change on previous year2004: 0.095 % change on previous year2009: -0.361 % change on previous year2010: -0.492 % change on previous year2011: 1.3 % change on previous year2012: 0.047 % change on previous year2013: -0.289 % change on previous year2014: -0.875 % change on previous year2015: 0.746 % change on previous year2016: 0.413 % change on previous year

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for gender gap education levels, annual growth rate in France is 0.4132 % change on previous year, measured in 2016.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 44.6% on the previous year and up 335.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gender gap education levels, annual growth rate in France peaked at 1.26 % change on previous year in 2011 and was at its lowest, -0.8751 % change on previous year, in 2014.

That places France 64th out of 164 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Gender gap education levels, annual growth rate in France, year by year

Annual values for Gender gap education levels, annual growth rate in France, 2002 to 2016.
Year % change on previous year Change
2002 -0.0362 % change on previous year —
2003 -0.2435 % change on previous year +573.3%
2004 0.095 % change on previous year -139.0%
2009 -0.3615 % change on previous year -480.6%
2010 -0.4916 % change on previous year +36.0%
2011 1.26 % change on previous year -356.8%
2012 0.0471 % change on previous year -96.3%
2013 -0.2892 % change on previous year -713.7%
2014 -0.8751 % change on previous year +202.6%
2015 0.7461 % change on previous year -185.3%
2016 0.4132 % change on previous year -44.6%

France compared with similar countries

  • France's 0.4132 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.0263 % change on previous year, 15.7× the median. (59 countries reporting)
  • France's 0.4132 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -0.0607 % change on previous year. (44 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -0.1365 % change on previous year -0.3615 % change on previous year 0.095 % change on previous year 4
2010s 0.1162 % change on previous year -0.8751 % change on previous year 1.26 % change on previous year 7

Countries ranked near France

  1. 61 Italy 0.4392 % change on previous year
  2. 62 Togo 0.4325 % change on previous year compare
  3. 63 Nigeria 0.419 % change on previous year compare
  4. 65 South Korea 0.4072 % change on previous year compare
  5. 66 United States 0.3954 % change on previous year compare
  6. 67 Ecuador 0.3442 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is gender gap education levels, annual growth rate in France?
Gender gap education levels, annual growth rate in France was 0.4132 % change on previous year in 2016, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest gender gap education levels, annual growth rate recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 1.26 % change on previous year in 2011.
What is the lowest gender gap education levels, annual growth rate recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was -0.8751 % change on previous year in 2014.
How does France rank for gender gap education levels, annual growth rate?
France ranks 64th out of 164 countries with data for 2016.
Is gender gap education levels, annual growth rate rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is up 335.1%. 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 Gender gap education levels, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Gender gap education levels. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Gender gap education levels, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
164 places, 2,877 data points, 1971–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gender gap education levels. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.