Out-of-school children of primary school age, female in France
France: Out-of-school children of primary school age, female was 523 in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school children of primary school age, female in France, 2001–2016
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for out-of-school children of primary school age, female in France is 523, measured in 2016.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 94.1% on the previous year and down 99.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school children of primary school age, female in France peaked at 69,571 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 249, in 2012.
That places France 156th out of 180 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Out-of-school children of primary school age, female in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 65,122 | — |
| 2002 | 65,361 | +0.4% |
| 2003 | 69,571 | +6.4% |
| 2004 | 67,803 | -2.5% |
| 2008 | 8,927 | -86.8% |
| 2009 | 16,082 | +80.2% |
| 2010 | 25,808 | +60.5% |
| 2011 | 1,185 | -95.4% |
| 2012 | 249 | -79.0% |
| 2013 | 6,008 | +2312.9% |
| 2014 | 23,727 | +294.9% |
| 2015 | 8,912 | -62.4% |
| 2016 | 523 | -94.1% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 523 is below the median for high income countries, which is 2,552, 20% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- France's 523 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,626, 14% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Out-of-school children of primary school age, female in France changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | +2312.9% | 249 | 6,008 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 48,811 | 8,927 | 69,571 | 6 |
| 2010s | 9,487 | 249 | 25,808 | 7 |
Countries ranked near France
- 153 French Polynesia 603
- 154 British Virgin Islands 555 compare
- 155 Mauritius 527 compare
- 157 Samoa 509 compare
- 158 Vanuatu 495 compare
- 159 Saint Lucia 466 compare
More education data for France
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 457,956 (2019)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 43,533 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.19 million (2024)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school children of primary school age, female in France?
- Out-of-school children of primary school age, female in France was 523 in 2016, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school children of primary school age, female recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 69,571 in 2003.
- What is the lowest out-of-school children of primary school age, female recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 249 in 2012.
- How does France rank for out-of-school children of primary school age, female?
- France ranks 156th out of 180 countries with data for 2016.
- Is out-of-school children of primary school age, female rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 99.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Out-of-school children of primary school age, female (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release