France Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
France's primary enrollment was 103.41% in 2025, ranked 59th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
France's primary enrollment stood at 103.41% in 2025, a rise of +0.14pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 103.41% by 2025. France ranked 59th globally.
France’s primary school enrollment has risen modestly but persistently over the past 25 years, moving from 100.43 % in 2000 to a 2025 level of 103.41 % (rank 59 globally). The upward trajectory peaked in 2005 at 104.64 % before slipping to a trough of 99.81 % in 2004, indicating that the early‑2000s were the only period when enrollment fell below the universal benchmark. Since the peak, the rate has hovered just above 103 %, matching Armenia’s 103.41 % and remaining slightly above Saudi Arabia’s 103.32 % while trailing the European Union’s 102.98 %. The consistency suggests that France has largely sustained near‑universal primary access, yet the modest gap between the peak and current level hints at limited room for further expansion without policy shifts toward higher‑quality inputs or demographic changes. Continued investment in early‑education infrastructure and inclusive curricula will be decisive in maintaining or modestly improving this enrollment trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 103.58% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 103.41% | - | - |
| 2025 | 103.41% | +0.14pp | #59 |
| 2023 | 103.27% | +0.56pp | #48 |
| 2022 | 102.71% | +0.13pp | #52 |
| 2021 | 102.58% | −0.07pp | #54 |
| 2020 | 102.65% | +0.20pp | #56 |
| 2019 | 102.45% | −0.02pp | #58 |
| 2018 | 102.46% | +0.05pp | #63 |
| 2017 | 102.42% | +0.16pp | #68 |
| 2016 | 102.26% | +0.27pp | #71 |
| 2015 | 101.99% | +0.71pp | #82 |
| 2014 | 101.28% | −1.00pp | #88 |
| 2013 | 102.28% | −0.25pp | #71 |
| 2012 | 102.52% | −0.17pp | #78 |
| 2011 | 102.69% | −0.07pp | #78 |
| 2010 | 102.76% | −0.28pp | #81 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
France matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
France's primary enrollment was 103.41% in 2025. Ranked 59th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from the previous year.
France's primary enrollment peaked at 104.64% in 2005.
The lowest primary enrollment in France was 99.81% in 2004.
France ranks 59th globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
France's primary enrollment is projected to reach 103.41% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of France in 2025 was 103.41%. This ranks 59th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_france_primary-enrollment,
title = {France Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/france/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}