Gender gap in primary, secondary and tertiary education in French Polynesia
French Polynesia: Gender gap in primary, secondary and tertiary education was 95.5% in 1996. ▲ Rising
Gender gap in primary, secondary and tertiary education in French Polynesia, 1983–1996
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2026); Lee and Lee (2016) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gender gap in primary, secondary and tertiary education in French Polynesia is 95.5%, measured in 1996.
That represents a change of down 1.5% on the previous year and up 7.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gender gap in primary, secondary and tertiary education in French Polynesia peaked at 96.9% in 1995 and was at its lowest, 88.5%, in 1985.
That places French Polynesia 86th out of 190 countries with data for 1996, putting it in the middle of the range.
Gender gap in primary, secondary and tertiary education in French Polynesia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 89.6% | — |
| 1984 | 89.3% | -0.3% |
| 1985 | 88.5% | -0.9% |
| 1989 | 90.1% | +1.8% |
| 1990 | 92.1% | +2.2% |
| 1993 | 95.7% | +3.9% |
| 1995 | 96.9% | +1.2% |
| 1996 | 95.5% | -1.5% |
French Polynesia compared with similar countries
- French Polynesia's 95.5% is below the median for high income countries, which is 97.4%, 98% of the median. (64 countries reporting)
- French Polynesia's 95.5% is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 95.4%, 1.0× the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 89.4% | 88.5% | 90.1% | 4 |
| 1990s | 95.1% | 92.1% | 96.9% | 4 |
Countries ranked near French Polynesia
More education data for French Polynesia
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1305 units per person (1996)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -2.07 % change on previous year (1996)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 2,052 (1996)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 3.95 % change on previous year (1996)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 29,415 (1996)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate 7.99 % change on previous year (1993)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 10,125 (1993)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -2.07 % change on previous year (1996)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 4.91 % change on previous year (1993)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gender gap in primary, secondary and tertiary education in French Polynesia?
- Gender gap in primary, secondary and tertiary education in French Polynesia was 95.5% in 1996, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2026); Lee and Lee (2016) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gender gap in primary, secondary and tertiary education recorded in French Polynesia?
- The highest recorded value was 96.9% in 1995.
- What is the lowest gender gap in primary, secondary and tertiary education recorded in French Polynesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 88.5% in 1985.
- How does French Polynesia rank for gender gap in primary, secondary and tertiary education?
- French Polynesia ranks 86th out of 190 countries with data for 1996.
- Is gender gap in primary, secondary and tertiary education rising or falling in French Polynesia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.8%. 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 (2026); Lee and Lee (2016) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Gender gap in primary, secondary and tertiary education. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Share of girls of primary school age (typically 6–11 years) who are enrolled in primary education.