Share of children in primary school age who are in school in French Polynesia
French Polynesia: Share of children in primary school age who are in school was 95.9% in 1996. ▲ Rising
Share of children in primary school age who are in school in French Polynesia, 1983–1996
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2026); Lee and Lee (2016) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 1996, share of children in primary school age who are in school in French Polynesia stood at 95.9%.
That represents a change of down 1.4% on the previous year and up 7.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of children in primary school age who are in school in French Polynesia peaked at 97.3% in 1995 and was at its lowest, 89.0%, in 1985.
That places French Polynesia 110th out of 209 countries with data for 1996, putting it in the middle of the range.
Share of children in primary school age who are in school in French Polynesia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 90.2% | — |
| 1984 | 89.7% | -0.6% |
| 1985 | 89.0% | -0.7% |
| 1989 | 91.5% | +2.8% |
| 1990 | 91.8% | +0.3% |
| 1993 | 95.5% | +4.0% |
| 1995 | 97.3% | +1.9% |
| 1996 | 95.9% | -1.4% |
French Polynesia compared with similar countries
- French Polynesia's 95.9% is below the median for high income countries, which is 98.2%, 98% of the median. (74 countries reporting)
- French Polynesia's 95.9% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 97.4%, 99% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 90.1% | 89.0% | 91.5% | 4 |
| 1990s | 95.2% | 91.8% | 97.3% | 4 |
Countries ranked near French Polynesia
- 107 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 96.0% compare
- 108 United States 96.0% compare
- 109 Papua New Guinea 96.0% compare
- 111 Uganda 95.9% compare
- 112 Tajikistan 95.8%
- 113 Jamaica 95.7% compare
More education data for French Polynesia
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1305 units per person (1996)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -2.07 % change on previous year (1996)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 2,052 (1996)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 3.95 % change on previous year (1996)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 29,415 (1996)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate 7.99 % change on previous year (1993)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 10,125 (1993)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -2.07 % change on previous year (1996)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 4.91 % change on previous year (1993)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of children in primary school age who are in school in French Polynesia?
- Share of children in primary school age who are in school in French Polynesia was 95.9% in 1996, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2026); Lee and Lee (2016) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of children in primary school age who are in school recorded in French Polynesia?
- The highest recorded value was 97.3% in 1995.
- What is the lowest share of children in primary school age who are in school recorded in French Polynesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 89.0% in 1985.
- How does French Polynesia rank for share of children in primary school age who are in school?
- French Polynesia ranks 110th out of 209 countries with data for 1996.
- Is share of children in primary school age who are in school rising or falling in French Polynesia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this French Polynesia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2026); Lee and Lee (2016) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of children in primary school age who are in school. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Share of children of primary school age (typically 6–11 years) who are enrolled in primary education.