Tertiary education graduates in France
France: Tertiary education graduates was 128.2 in 2012. ▬ Flat
Latest (2012)
128.2
Change on year
down 0.3%
World rank
34th
of 42 countries
All-time high
130.2
in 2003
All-time low
121.5
in 2009
Years of data
13
1998–2012
Tertiary education graduates in France, 1998–2012
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
France recorded 128.2 for tertiary education graduates in 2012.
The figure is down 0.3% on the previous year and up 2.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tertiary education graduates in France peaked at 130.2 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 121.5, in 2009.
That places France 34th out of 42 countries with data for 2012, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Tertiary education graduates in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 124.6 | — |
| 1999 | 124.3 | -0.2% |
| 2000 | 126.1 | +1.4% |
| 2001 | 124.8 | -1.0% |
| 2003 | 130.2 | +4.3% |
| 2005 | 126.9 | -2.5% |
| 2006 | 124.6 | -1.8% |
| 2007 | 122.6 | -1.6% |
| 2008 | 123.3 | +0.6% |
| 2009 | 121.5 | -1.5% |
| 2010 | 123.6 | +1.7% |
| 2011 | 128.6 | +4.0% |
| 2012 | 128.2 | -0.3% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 128.2 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 151.7, 85% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
- France's 128.2 is below the median for high income countries, which is 151.7, 85% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 124.45 | 124.3 | 124.6 | 2 |
| 2000s | 125 | 121.5 | 130.2 | 8 |
| 2010s | 126.8 | 123.6 | 128.6 | 3 |
Countries ranked near France
- 32 Netherlands 130 compare
- 32 Netherlands 130 compare
- 35 Spain 128.1 compare
- 36 North Macedonia 124.3 compare
- 37 Germany 122.4 compare
More education data for France
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 457,956 (2019)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 43,533 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 1.19 million (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 1.14 million (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 6.27 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.13 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.27 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0602 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tertiary education graduates in France?
- Tertiary education graduates in France was 128.2 in 2012, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest tertiary education graduates recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 130.2 in 2003.
- What is the lowest tertiary education graduates recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 121.5 in 2009.
- How does France rank for tertiary education graduates?
- France ranks 34th out of 42 countries with data for 2012.
- Is tertiary education graduates rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Tertiary education graduates (1998-2012). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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