School life expectancy, primary, both sexes (years) (School both) in French Polynesia
French Polynesia: School life expectancy, primary, both sexes (years) (School both) was 5.48 years in 1996. ▼ Falling
School life expectancy, primary, both sexes in French Polynesia, 1981–1996
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in years.
Analysis
The most recent figure for school life expectancy, primary, both sexes in French Polynesia is 5.48 years, measured in 1996. That is the lowest value across all 14 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.2% on the previous year and down 12.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, school life expectancy, primary, both sexes in French Polynesia peaked at 6.94 years in 1981 and was at its lowest, 5.48 years, in 1996.
French Polynesia ranks 141st of 218 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 14 years of available data.
School life expectancy, primary, both sexes (years) (School both) in French Polynesia, year by year
| Year | years | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 6.94 years | — |
| 1982 | 6.81 years | -1.9% |
| 1983 | 6.83 years | +0.4% |
| 1984 | 6.41 years | -6.2% |
| 1985 | 6.29 years | -1.9% |
| 1988 | 5.92 years | -5.8% |
| 1989 | 5.95 years | +0.5% |
| 1990 | 5.9 years | -0.8% |
| 1991 | 5.72 years | -3.1% |
| 1992 | 5.62 years | -1.8% |
| 1993 | 5.8 years | +3.3% |
| 1994 | 5.68 years | -2.2% |
| 1995 | 5.72 years | +0.7% |
| 1996 | 5.48 years | -4.2% |
French Polynesia compared with similar countries
- French Polynesia's 5.48 years is below the median for high income countries, which is 5.86 years, 94% of the median. (78 countries reporting)
- French Polynesia's 5.48 years is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 6.02 years, 91% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6.45 years | 5.92 years | 6.94 years | 7 |
| 1990s | 5.7 years | 5.48 years | 5.9 years | 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 school life expectancy, primary, both sexes in French Polynesia?
- School life expectancy, primary, both sexes in French Polynesia was 5.48 years in 1996, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest school life expectancy, primary, both sexes recorded in French Polynesia?
- The highest recorded value was 6.94 years in 1981.
- What is the lowest school life expectancy, primary, both sexes recorded in French Polynesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.48 years in 1996.
- How does French Polynesia rank for school life expectancy, primary, both sexes?
- French Polynesia ranks 141st out of 218 countries with data for 1996.
- Is school life expectancy, primary, both sexes rising or falling in French Polynesia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this French Polynesia 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