School life expectancy, primary, both sexes (years) (School both) in French Guiana
French Guiana: School life expectancy, primary, both sexes (years) (School both) was 5.83 years in 1996. ▼ Falling
School life expectancy, primary, both sexes in French Guiana, 1983–1996
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in years.
Analysis
The most recent figure for school life expectancy, primary, both sexes in French Guiana is 5.83 years, measured in 1996.
That represents a change of up 0.5% on the previous year and down 4.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, school life expectancy, primary, both sexes in French Guiana peaked at 6.37 years in 1983 and was at its lowest, 5.55 years, in 1990.
That places French Guiana 116th out of 218 countries with data for 1996, putting it in the middle of the range.
School life expectancy, primary, both sexes (years) (School both) in French Guiana, year by year
| Year | years | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 6.37 years | — |
| 1984 | 6.11 years | -4.1% |
| 1990 | 5.55 years | -9.1% |
| 1991 | 5.71 years | +2.9% |
| 1992 | 5.77 years | +1.1% |
| 1993 | 5.99 years | +3.7% |
| 1994 | 5.76 years | -3.8% |
| 1995 | 5.8 years | +0.7% |
| 1996 | 5.83 years | +0.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6.24 years | 6.11 years | 6.37 years | 2 |
| 1990s | 5.77 years | 5.55 years | 5.99 years | 7 |
Countries ranked near French Guiana
More education data for French Guiana
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 802 (1996)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 593 (1996)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual 6 % change on previous year (1996)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 9,098 (1996)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate 2.48 % change on previous year (1997)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 8,150 (1997)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate 3.91 % change on previous year (1997)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 8,350 (1997)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 3.42 % change on previous year (1984)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 17,006 (1996)
Frequently asked questions
- What is school life expectancy, primary, both sexes in French Guiana?
- School life expectancy, primary, both sexes in French Guiana was 5.83 years in 1996, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest school life expectancy, primary, both sexes recorded in French Guiana?
- The highest recorded value was 6.37 years in 1983.
- What is the lowest school life expectancy, primary, both sexes recorded in French Guiana?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.55 years in 1990.
- How does French Guiana rank for school life expectancy, primary, both sexes?
- French Guiana ranks 116th out of 218 countries with data for 1996.
- Is school life expectancy, primary, both sexes rising or falling in French Guiana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this French Guiana data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of School life expectancy, primary, both sexes (years). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release