Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal in France
France: Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal was 0.3% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal in France, 2004–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
France recorded 0.3% for participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.9% on the previous year and up 95.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal in France peaked at 1.7% in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 2016.
That places France 39th out of 43 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal in France, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1.7% | — |
| 2013 | 0.1% | -91.2% |
| 2014 | 0.1% | -1.5% |
| 2015 | 0.1% | -18.3% |
| 2016 | 0.1% | -6.6% |
| 2017 | 0.1% | +25.5% |
| 2018 | 0.1% | -11.6% |
| 2019 | 0.2% | +22.9% |
| 2020 | 0.1% | -25.5% |
| 2022 | 0.3% | +141.5% |
| 2023 | 0.3% | +5.9% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 0.3% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7.6%, 4% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
- France's 0.3% is below the median for high income countries, which is 5.0%, 6% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1 |
| 2010s | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 7 |
| 2020s | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 3 |
Countries ranked near France
- 36 Colombia 0.4% compare
- 37 Austria 0.3% compare
- 38 South Africa 0.3% compare
- 40 Iran, Islamic Republic of 0.2% compare
- 41 United States of America 0.1% compare
- 42 Korea 0.1% 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 participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal in France?
- Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal in France was 0.3% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 1.7% in 2004.
- What is the lowest participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 2016.
- How does France rank for participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal?
- France ranks 39th out of 43 countries with data for 2023.
- Is participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 95.1%. 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 Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal education and training in the previous 12 months, 55-64 years old, male (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release