Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in France
France: Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate was -1.27 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
-1.27 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 55.9%
World rank
154th
of 206 countries
All-time high
6.14 % change on previous year
in 2005
All-time low
-3.28 % change on previous year
in 1983
Years of data
53
1972–2024
Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in France, 1972–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in France stood at -1.27 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 55.9% on the previous year and down 401.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in France peaked at 6.14 % change on previous year in 2005 and was at its lowest, -3.28 % change on previous year, in 1983.
That places France 154th out of 206 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in France, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | -1.74 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | -1.93 % change on previous year | +11.0% |
| 1974 | -0.7523 % change on previous year | -61.1% |
| 1975 | -1.14 % change on previous year | +51.2% |
| 1976 | -1.47 % change on previous year | +29.7% |
| 1977 | -0.7263 % change on previous year | -50.7% |
| 1978 | 1.1 % change on previous year | -251.6% |
| 1979 | 0.6303 % change on previous year | -42.8% |
| 1980 | 0.0732 % change on previous year | -88.4% |
| 1981 | -0.8727 % change on previous year | -1293.0% |
| 1982 | -1.62 % change on previous year | +85.8% |
| 1983 | -3.28 % change on previous year | +102.1% |
| 1984 | -2.9 % change on previous year | -11.4% |
| 1985 | -3.13 % change on previous year | +7.6% |
| 1986 | -0.2566 % change on previous year | -91.8% |
| 1987 | 0.062 % change on previous year | -124.1% |
| 1988 | 0.8076 % change on previous year | +1203.5% |
| 1989 | 0.5957 % change on previous year | -26.2% |
| 1990 | -0.3168 % change on previous year | -153.2% |
| 1991 | -0.3368 % change on previous year | +6.3% |
| 1992 | -0.9481 % change on previous year | +181.5% |
| 1993 | -1.2 % change on previous year | +26.7% |
| 1994 | 0.4423 % change on previous year | -136.8% |
| 1995 | -0.166 % change on previous year | -137.5% |
| 1996 | -0.1621 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 1997 | -1.48 % change on previous year | +815.1% |
| 1998 | -0.6305 % change on previous year | -57.5% |
| 1999 | -0.885 % change on previous year | +40.4% |
| 2000 | -1.51 % change on previous year | +70.9% |
| 2001 | -1.2 % change on previous year | -20.6% |
| 2002 | -0.7858 % change on previous year | -34.6% |
| 2003 | -0.4249 % change on previous year | -45.9% |
| 2004 | -0.2205 % change on previous year | -48.1% |
| 2005 | 6.14 % change on previous year | -2884.7% |
| 2006 | 0.9057 % change on previous year | -85.2% |
| 2007 | 1.33 % change on previous year | +46.5% |
| 2008 | 0.8196 % change on previous year | -38.2% |
| 2009 | 0.3223 % change on previous year | -60.7% |
| 2010 | 0.1558 % change on previous year | -51.7% |
| 2011 | 0.3063 % change on previous year | +96.6% |
| 2012 | -0.389 % change on previous year | -227.0% |
| 2013 | 0.3706 % change on previous year | -195.3% |
| 2014 | 0.4208 % change on previous year | +13.5% |
| 2015 | 1.61 % change on previous year | +282.7% |
| 2016 | 0.6621 % change on previous year | -58.9% |
| 2017 | 0.6015 % change on previous year | -9.2% |
| 2018 | -0.1747 % change on previous year | -129.0% |
| 2019 | -0.0767 % change on previous year | -56.1% |
| 2020 | -0.4617 % change on previous year | +502.0% |
| 2021 | -0.4791 % change on previous year | +3.8% |
| 2022 | -1.06 % change on previous year | +121.6% |
| 2023 | -0.8148 % change on previous year | -23.3% |
| 2024 | -1.27 % change on previous year | +55.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -0.7539 % change on previous year | -1.93 % change on previous year | 1.1 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | -1.05 % change on previous year | -3.28 % change on previous year | 0.8076 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.5688 % change on previous year | -1.48 % change on previous year | 0.4423 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.5369 % change on previous year | -1.51 % change on previous year | 6.14 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.3487 % change on previous year | -0.389 % change on previous year | 1.61 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.8174 % change on previous year | -1.27 % change on previous year | -0.4617 % change on previous year | 5 |
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- 153 Andorra -1.24 % change on previous year compare
- 155 Finland -1.29 % change on previous year compare
- 156 Fiji -1.34 % change on previous year compare
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More education data for France
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.13 million (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)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 4.13 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -1.27 % change on previous year (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.0602 units per person (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 2.01 million (2024)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate -1.2 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in France?
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in France was -1.27 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest primary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 6.14 % change on previous year in 2005.
- What is the lowest primary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.28 % change on previous year in 1983.
- How does France rank for primary education, pupils, annual growth rate?
- France ranks 154th out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary education, pupils, annual growth rate rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 401.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Primary education, pupils. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Primary education, pupils Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Primary education, pupils. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.