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 78.74 in 2018. ▼ Falling

Latest (2018)
78.74
Change on year
up 2.9%
World rank
22nd
of 53 countries
All-time high
85.61
in 2000
All-time low
76.52
in 2015
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: 85.62003: 83.42006: 77.72009: 77.52012: 77.62015: 76.52018: 78.7

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 78.74, measured in 2018.

That represents a change of up 2.9% on the previous year and up 1.6% 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 85.61 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 76.52, in 2015.

That places France 22nd out of 53 countries with data for 2018, putting it 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 mathematics (%) in France, 2000 to 2018.
Year Value Change
2000 85.61
2003 83.37 -2.6%
2006 77.74 -6.7%
2009 77.48 -0.3%
2012 77.65 +0.2%
2015 76.52 -1.4%
2018 78.74 +2.9%

France compared with similar countries

  • France's 78.74 is below the median for high income countries, which is 78.91, 100% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
  • France's 78.74 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 78.91, 100% of the median. (34 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 81.05 77.48 85.61 4
2010s 77.64 76.52 78.74 3

Countries ranked near France

  1. 19 Iceland 79.31 compare
  2. 20 Austria 78.92 compare
  3. 21 Germany 78.9 compare
  4. 23 Russian Federation 78.36 compare
  5. 24 New Zealand 78.22 compare
  6. 25 Australia 77.57 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 78.74 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 85.61 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 76.52 in 2015.
How does France rank for 4.1.1 proportion of children and young people at the end of lower?
France ranks 22nd out of 53 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 up 1.6%. 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 mathematics (%). 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 mathematics (%)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
53 places, 330 data points, 2000–2019
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