Primary education gross enrolment ratio in France
France: Primary education gross enrolment ratio was 103.44 in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
103.44
Change on year
up 0.2%
World rank
20th
of 72 countries
All-time high
104.64
in 2005
All-time low
99.81
in 2004
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Primary education gross enrolment ratio in France, 2000–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, primary education gross enrolment ratio in France stood at 103.44.
That represents a change of up 0.2% on the previous year and up 2.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary education gross enrolment ratio in France peaked at 104.64 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 99.81, in 2004.
France ranks 20th of 72 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 102.03 | 99.81 | 104.64 | 10 |
| 2010s | 102.31 | 101.28 | 102.76 | 10 |
| 2020s | 102.93 | 102.58 | 103.44 | 5 |
Countries ranked near France
More education data for France
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 229,471 (2013)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 61.2% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 16.2% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 11 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 103.44 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary 103.4% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary education gross enrolment ratio in France?
- Primary education gross enrolment ratio in France was 103.44 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest primary education gross enrolment ratio recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 104.64 in 2005.
- What is the lowest primary education gross enrolment ratio recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 99.81 in 2004.
- How does France rank for primary education gross enrolment ratio?
- France ranks 20th out of 72 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary education gross enrolment ratio rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Primary education gross enrolment ratio. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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