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
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 81.45 | 78.27 | 84.8 | 4 |
| 2010s | 79.55 | 78.51 | 81.08 | 3 |
Countries ranked near France
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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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