Participation of foreign students in tertiary education (ISCED 1997) in France
France: Participation of foreign students in tertiary education (ISCED 1997) was 271.4 Thousand in 2012. ▲ Rising
Participation of foreign students in tertiary education (ISCED 1997) in France, 2004–2012
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand.
Analysis
The most recent figure for participation of foreign students in tertiary education (isced 1997) in France is 271.4 Thousand, measured in 2012. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.2% on the previous year and up 14.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participation of foreign students in tertiary education (isced 1997) in France peaked at 271.4 Thousand in 2012 and was at its lowest, 237.59 Thousand, in 2004.
France ranks 4th of 42 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Participation of foreign students in tertiary education (ISCED 1997) in France, year by year
| Year | Thousand | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 237.59 Thousand | — |
| 2006 | 247.51 Thousand | +4.2% |
| 2007 | 246.61 Thousand | -0.4% |
| 2008 | 243.44 Thousand | -1.3% |
| 2009 | 249.14 Thousand | +2.3% |
| 2010 | 259.94 Thousand | +4.3% |
| 2011 | 268.21 Thousand | +3.2% |
| 2012 | 271.4 Thousand | +1.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 244.86 Thousand | 237.59 Thousand | 249.14 Thousand | 5 |
| 2010s | 266.52 Thousand | 259.94 Thousand | 271.4 Thousand | 3 |
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 participation of foreign students in tertiary education (isced 1997) in France?
- Participation of foreign students in tertiary education (isced 1997) in France was 271.4 Thousand in 2012, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest participation of foreign students in tertiary education (isced 1997) recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 271.4 Thousand in 2012.
- What is the lowest participation of foreign students in tertiary education (isced 1997) recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 237.59 Thousand in 2004.
- How does France rank for participation of foreign students in tertiary education (isced 1997)?
- France ranks 4th out of 42 countries with data for 2012.
- Is participation of foreign students in tertiary education (isced 1997) rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Participation of foreign students in tertiary education (ISCED 1997) by field of education (1998-2012). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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