Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, adjusted in France
France: Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, adjusted was 0.0845 GPIA in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, adjusted in France, 2001–2016
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in GPIA.
Analysis
In 2016, out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, adjusted in France stood at 0.0845 GPIA.
The figure is down 88.6% on the previous year and down 90.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, adjusted in France peaked at 1.06 GPIA in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0.0177 GPIA, in 2012.
France ranks 178th of 180 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, adjusted in France, year by year
| Year | GPIA | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0.9263 GPIA | — |
| 2002 | 0.9123 GPIA | -1.5% |
| 2003 | 0.9184 GPIA | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 0.8794 GPIA | -4.2% |
| 2008 | 0.839 GPIA | -4.6% |
| 2009 | 0.8478 GPIA | +1.1% |
| 2010 | 1.06 GPIA | +24.6% |
| 2011 | 0.1436 GPIA | -86.4% |
| 2012 | 0.0177 GPIA | -87.7% |
| 2013 | 0.3576 GPIA | +1921.5% |
| 2014 | 0.762 GPIA | +113.1% |
| 2015 | 0.7411 GPIA | -2.7% |
| 2016 | 0.0845 GPIA | -88.6% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 0.0845 GPIA is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.9435 GPIA, 9% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- France's 0.0845 GPIA is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.9656 GPIA, 9% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, adjusted 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 | +1921.5% | 0.0177 GPIA | 0.3576 GPIA |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.8872 GPIA | 0.839 GPIA | 0.9263 GPIA | 6 |
| 2010s | 0.4519 GPIA | 0.0177 GPIA | 1.06 GPIA | 7 |
Countries ranked near France
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 rate for children of primary school age, adjusted in France?
- Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, adjusted in France was 0.0845 GPIA in 2016, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, adjusted recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 1.06 GPIA in 2010.
- What is the lowest out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, adjusted recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0177 GPIA in 2012.
- How does France rank for out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, adjusted?
- France ranks 178th out of 180 countries with data for 2016.
- Is out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, adjusted rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 90.4%. 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 rate for children of primary school age, adjusted gender parity index (GPIA). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release