School life expectancy, secondary, both sexes (years) (life both) in French Polynesia
French Polynesia: School life expectancy, secondary, both sexes (years) (life both) was 5.23 years in 1993. ▲ Rising
Latest (1993)
5.23 years
Change on year
up 3.4%
World rank
125th
of 214 countries
All-time high
5.23 years
in 1993
All-time low
4.56 years
in 1989
Years of data
5
1989–1993
School life expectancy, secondary, both sexes in French Polynesia, 1989–1993
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in years.
Analysis
The most recent figure for school life expectancy, secondary, both sexes in French Polynesia is 5.23 years, measured in 1993. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.4% on the previous year and up 14.7% over five years.
That places French Polynesia 125th out of 214 countries with data for 1993, putting it in the middle of the range.
School life expectancy, secondary, both sexes (years) (life both) in French Polynesia, year by year
| Year | years | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 4.56 years | — |
| 1990 | 4.77 years | +4.5% |
| 1991 | 4.94 years | +3.5% |
| 1992 | 5.06 years | +2.5% |
| 1993 | 5.23 years | +3.4% |
French Polynesia compared with similar countries
- French Polynesia's 5.23 years is below the median for high income countries, which is 6.57 years, 80% of the median. (76 countries reporting)
- French Polynesia's 5.23 years is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 5.77 years, 91% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.56 years | 4.56 years | 4.56 years | 1 |
| 1990s | 5 years | 4.77 years | 5.23 years | 4 |
Countries ranked near French Polynesia
- 122 Montserrat 5.26 years compare
- 123 South Africa 5.26 years compare
- 124 Micronesia (country) 5.24 years compare
- 126 Marshall Islands 5.21 years
- 127 Bermuda 5.21 years compare
- 128 Gabon 5.21 years compare
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, secondary, both sexes in French Polynesia?
- School life expectancy, secondary, both sexes in French Polynesia was 5.23 years in 1993, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest school life expectancy, secondary, both sexes recorded in French Polynesia?
- The highest recorded value was 5.23 years in 1993.
- What is the lowest school life expectancy, secondary, both sexes recorded in French Polynesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.56 years in 1989.
- How does French Polynesia rank for school life expectancy, secondary, both sexes?
- French Polynesia ranks 125th out of 214 countries with data for 1993.
- Where does this French Polynesia 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release