4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in France

France: 4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower was 79.06 in 2018. ▼ Falling

Latest (2018)
79.06
Change on year
up 0.7%
World rank
20th
of 52 countries
All-time high
84.8
in 2000
All-time low
78.27
in 2006
Years of data
7
2000–2018

4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in France, 2000–2018

0204060802000200920182000: 84.82003: 82.52006: 78.32009: 80.22012: 81.12015: 78.52018: 79.1

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in France is 79.06, measured in 2018.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.7% on the previous year and down 1.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in France peaked at 84.8 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 78.27, in 2006.

France ranks 20th of 52 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in France, year by year

Annual values for 4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower secondary achieving at least a minimum proficiency level in reading (%) in France, 2000 to 2018.
Year Value Change
2000 84.8
2003 82.49 -2.7%
2006 78.27 -5.1%
2009 80.25 +2.5%
2012 81.08 +1.0%
2015 78.51 -3.2%
2018 79.06 +0.7%

France compared with similar countries

  • France's 79.06 is above the median for high income countries, which is 78.91, 1.0× the median. (40 countries reporting)
  • France's 79.06 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 77.91, 1.0× the median. (35 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 81.45 78.27 84.8 4
2010s 79.55 78.51 81.08 3

Countries ranked near France

  1. 17 Portugal 79.78 compare
  2. 18 Germany 79.31 compare
  3. 19 Czechia 79.26 compare
  4. 21 Belgium 78.75 compare
  5. 22 Croatia 78.42 compare
  6. 23 Russian Federation 77.91 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in France?
4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower in France was 79.06 in 2018, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 84.8 in 2000.
What is the lowest 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 78.27 in 2006.
How does France rank for 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower?
France ranks 20th out of 52 countries with data for 2018.
Is 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is down 1.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this France data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of 4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower secondary achieving at least a minimum proficiency level in reading (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
4.1.1 Proportion of children and young people at the end of lower secondary achieving at least a minimum proficiency level in reading (%)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
52 places, 329 data points, 2000–2018
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