Primary Gross Enrollment Rate in France

France: Primary Gross Enrollment Rate was 103.44 in 2024. β–Ό Falling

Latest (2024)
103.44
Change on year
up 0.2%
World rank
70th
of 205 countries
All-time high
118.16
in 1971
All-time low
99.81
in 2004
Years of data
54
1971–2024

Primary Gross Enrollment Rate in France, 1971–2024

0255075100125197119972024

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2024, primary gross enrollment rate in France stood at 103.44.

The figure is up 0.2% on the previous year and up 2.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, primary gross enrollment rate in France peaked at 118.16 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 99.81, in 2004.

That places France 70th out of 205 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 54 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 112.3 109.62 118.16 9
1980s 109.47 107.8 110.97 10
1990s 107.61 106.36 109.02 10
2000s 102.03 99.81 104.64 10
2010s 102.31 101.28 102.76 10
2020s 102.93 102.58 103.44 5

Countries ranked near France

  1. 67 Netherlands 104.16 compare
  2. 68 Saudi Arabia 103.98 compare
  3. 69 Italy 103.57 compare
  4. 71 Hong Kong (China) 103.15 compare
  5. 72 Cabo Verde 102.97 compare
  6. 73 Spain 102.94 compare

See the full ranking of 206 places β†’

More gender data for France

All data for France β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is primary gross enrollment rate in France?
Primary gross enrollment rate in France was 103.44 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest primary gross enrollment rate recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 118.16 in 1971.
What is the lowest primary gross enrollment rate recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 99.81 in 2004.
How does France rank for primary gross enrollment rate?
France ranks 70th out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
Is primary gross enrollment rate rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is up 2.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this France data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Primary Gross Enrollment Rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Primary Gross Enrollment Rate
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
206 places, 8,760 data points, 1970–2025
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Gender-disaggregated data on educational outcomes.