Primary education, pupils in French Polynesia
French Polynesia: Primary education, pupils was 47.8% in 1996. ▬ Flat
Primary education, pupils in French Polynesia, 1971–1996
Source: Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Measured in % female.
Analysis
In 1996, primary education, pupils in French Polynesia stood at 47.8%.
The figure is down 0.1% on the previous year and down 0.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary education, pupils in French Polynesia peaked at 49.0% in 1972 and was at its lowest, 46.5%, in 1989.
French Polynesia ranks 164th of 203 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Primary education, pupils in French Polynesia, year by year
| Year | % female | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 48.5% | — |
| 1972 | 49.0% | +0.9% |
| 1973 | 48.7% | -0.5% |
| 1974 | 48.8% | +0.2% |
| 1975 | 48.6% | -0.5% |
| 1976 | 48.6% | -0.0% |
| 1977 | 48.0% | -1.1% |
| 1978 | 48.1% | +0.1% |
| 1979 | 48.4% | +0.7% |
| 1980 | 48.0% | -0.8% |
| 1981 | 47.9% | -0.3% |
| 1982 | 47.9% | -0.0% |
| 1983 | 47.5% | -0.8% |
| 1984 | 47.9% | +0.9% |
| 1985 | 48.1% | +0.4% |
| 1988 | 46.6% | -3.1% |
| 1989 | 46.5% | -0.2% |
| 1990 | 47.6% | +2.4% |
| 1991 | 47.7% | +0.2% |
| 1992 | 47.9% | +0.3% |
| 1993 | 48.0% | +0.3% |
| 1994 | 47.9% | -0.4% |
| 1995 | 47.9% | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 47.8% | -0.1% |
French Polynesia compared with similar countries
- French Polynesia's 47.8% is below the median for high income countries, which is 48.7%, 98% of the median. (76 countries reporting)
- French Polynesia's 47.8% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 48.2%, 99% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 48.5% | 48.0% | 49.0% | 9 |
| 1980s | 47.5% | 46.5% | 48.1% | 8 |
| 1990s | 47.8% | 47.6% | 48.0% | 7 |
Countries ranked near French Polynesia
More education data for French Polynesia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 1,592 (1993)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 8,253 (1996)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 7,796 (1996)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 22,366 (1993)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 29,415 (1996)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -2.07 % change on previous year (1996)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (1996)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1305 units per person (1996)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary education, pupils in French Polynesia?
- Primary education, pupils in French Polynesia was 47.8% in 1996, according to Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
- What is the highest primary education, pupils recorded in French Polynesia?
- The highest recorded value was 49.0% in 1972.
- What is the lowest primary education, pupils recorded in French Polynesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 46.5% in 1989.
- How does French Polynesia rank for primary education, pupils?
- French Polynesia ranks 164th out of 203 countries with data for 1996.
- Is primary education, pupils rising or falling in French Polynesia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this French Polynesia data come from?
- The figures come from Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as part of Primary education, pupils (% female). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Female pupils as a percentage of total pupils at primary level include enrollments in public and private schools.