School life expectancy, secondary, both sexes (years) (life both) in French Guiana
French Guiana: School life expectancy, secondary, both sexes (years) (life both) was 6.33 years in 1997. ▲ Rising
School life expectancy, secondary, both sexes in French Guiana, 1989–1997
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in years.
Analysis
In 1997, school life expectancy, secondary, both sexes in French Guiana stood at 6.33 years.
The figure is down 0.4% on the previous year and up 19.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, school life expectancy, secondary, both sexes in French Guiana peaked at 6.36 years in 1996 and was at its lowest, 4.96 years, in 1990.
French Guiana ranks 77th of 214 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
School life expectancy, secondary, both sexes (years) (life both) in French Guiana, year by year
| Year | years | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 5.31 years | — |
| 1990 | 4.96 years | -6.6% |
| 1991 | 5.11 years | +3.0% |
| 1992 | 5.8 years | +13.5% |
| 1993 | 5.92 years | +2.0% |
| 1994 | 5.81 years | -1.8% |
| 1995 | 6.21 years | +6.9% |
| 1996 | 6.36 years | +2.3% |
| 1997 | 6.33 years | -0.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5.31 years | 5.31 years | 5.31 years | 1 |
| 1990s | 5.81 years | 4.96 years | 6.36 years | 8 |
Countries ranked near French Guiana
More education data for French Guiana
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 16,500 (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)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 802 (1996)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 3.2 % change on previous year (1997)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 3.39 % change on previous year (1996)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 4,435 (1996)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 17,006 (1996)
Frequently asked questions
- What is school life expectancy, secondary, both sexes in French Guiana?
- School life expectancy, secondary, both sexes in French Guiana was 6.33 years in 1997, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest school life expectancy, secondary, both sexes recorded in French Guiana?
- The highest recorded value was 6.36 years in 1996.
- What is the lowest school life expectancy, secondary, both sexes recorded in French Guiana?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.96 years in 1990.
- How does French Guiana rank for school life expectancy, secondary, both sexes?
- French Guiana ranks 77th out of 214 countries with data for 1997.
- Is school life expectancy, secondary, both sexes rising or falling in French Guiana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this French Guiana data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of School life expectancy, secondary, both sexes (years). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release