Gross enrolment ratio, primary, both sexes (%) in French Polynesia
French Polynesia: Gross enrolment ratio, primary, both sexes (%) was 108.1% in 1996. ▬ Flat
Latest (1996)
108.1%
Change on year
down 4.0%
World rank
46th
of 217 countries
All-time high
118.4%
in 1988
All-time low
104.4%
in 1985
Years of data
14
1981–1996
Gross enrolment ratio, primary, both sexes in French Polynesia, 1981–1996
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
French Polynesia recorded 108.1% for gross enrolment ratio, primary, both sexes in 1996.
The figure is down 4.0% on the previous year and up 3.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross enrolment ratio, primary, both sexes in French Polynesia peaked at 118.4% in 1988 and was at its lowest, 104.4%, in 1985.
French Polynesia ranks 46th of 217 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Gross enrolment ratio, primary, both sexes (%) in French Polynesia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 115.7% | — |
| 1982 | 113.4% | -1.9% |
| 1983 | 113.4% | -0.1% |
| 1984 | 106.4% | -6.1% |
| 1985 | 104.4% | -1.8% |
| 1988 | 118.4% | +13.4% |
| 1989 | 115.8% | -2.3% |
| 1990 | 114.8% | -0.8% |
| 1991 | 114.3% | -0.4% |
| 1992 | 112.3% | -1.8% |
| 1993 | 114.2% | +1.6% |
| 1994 | 113.6% | -0.5% |
| 1995 | 112.7% | -0.8% |
| 1996 | 108.1% | -4.0% |
French Polynesia compared with similar countries
- French Polynesia's 108.1% is above the median for high income countries, which is 99.8%, 1.1× the median. (78 countries reporting)
- French Polynesia's 108.1% is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 100.7%, 1.1× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 112.5% | 104.4% | 118.4% | 7 |
| 1990s | 112.9% | 108.1% | 114.8% | 7 |
Countries ranked near French Polynesia
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 gross enrolment ratio, primary, both sexes in French Polynesia?
- Gross enrolment ratio, primary, both sexes in French Polynesia was 108.1% in 1996, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gross enrolment ratio, primary, both sexes recorded in French Polynesia?
- The highest recorded value was 118.4% in 1988.
- What is the lowest gross enrolment ratio, primary, both sexes recorded in French Polynesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 104.4% in 1985.
- How does French Polynesia rank for gross enrolment ratio, primary, both sexes?
- French Polynesia ranks 46th out of 217 countries with data for 1996.
- Is gross enrolment ratio, primary, both sexes rising or falling in French Polynesia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this French Polynesia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Gross enrolment ratio, primary, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release