Proportion of primary schools with access to computers for in France

France: Proportion of primary schools with access to computers for was 54.9% in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
54.9%
Change on year
up 43.5%
World rank
99th
of 120 countries
All-time high
96.0%
in 2005
All-time low
37.7%
in 2016
Years of data
6
2005–2023

Proportion of primary schools with access to computers for in France, 2005–2023

0204060801002005201420232005: 96 %2015: 52.8 %2016: 37.7 %2019: 41.9 %2021: 38.2 %2023: 54.9 %

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.

Analysis

France recorded 54.9% for proportion of primary schools with access to computers for in 2023.

That represents a change of up 43.5% on the previous year and up 4.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of primary schools with access to computers for in France peaked at 96.0% in 2005 and was at its lowest, 37.7%, in 2016.

France ranks 99th of 120 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Proportion of primary schools with access to computers for in France, year by year

Annual values for Proportion of primary schools with access to computers for pedagogical purposes (%) in France, 2005 to 2023.
Year % Change
2005 96.0%
2015 52.8% -45.0%
2016 37.7% -28.6%
2019 41.9% +11.2%
2021 38.2% -8.7%
2023 54.9% +43.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 96.0% 96.0% 96.0% 1
2010s 44.1% 37.7% 52.8% 3
2020s 46.6% 38.2% 54.9% 2

Countries ranked near France

  1. 96 Argentina 62.5% compare
  2. 97 Nepal 58.9% compare
  3. 98 Syrian Arab Republic 55.1%
  4. 100 Cape Verde 53.3% compare
  5. 101 India 53.3% compare
  6. 102 Zimbabwe 50.3% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of primary schools with access to computers for in France?
Proportion of primary schools with access to computers for in France was 54.9% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest proportion of primary schools with access to computers for recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 96.0% in 2005.
What is the lowest proportion of primary schools with access to computers for recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 37.7% in 2016.
How does France rank for proportion of primary schools with access to computers for?
France ranks 99th out of 120 countries with data for 2023.
Is proportion of primary schools with access to computers for rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is up 4.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this France data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Proportion of primary schools with access to computers for pedagogical purposes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Proportion of primary schools with access to computers for pedagogical purposes (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
271 places, 2,738 data points, 1999–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release