France Secondary Enrollment
School enrollment, secondary (% gross) SE.SEC.ENRR
France's secondary enrollment was 104.10% in 2025, ranked 45th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
France's secondary enrollment stood at 104.10% in 2025, a rise of +0.13pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 104.10% by 2025. France ranked 45th globally.
France’s secondary‑school enrollment rate stood at 104.10 % in 2025, placing the country 45th in the world and slightly below its own all‑time high of 106.93 % recorded in 2006. The figure has hovered around the 102‑106 % band for the past quarter‑century, dipping to a trough of 102.22 % in 2004 before recovering to the 2006 peak. Compared with peers of similar rank, France trails Cyprus (104.51 %) and Algeria (103.99 %) while remaining above Sierra Leone (104.77 %) and Palau (103.76 %). The modest decline from the 2006 apex reflects demographic ageing, modest policy shifts toward vocational pathways, and the lingering impact of the 2008 financial crisis on household income. Continued investment in inclusive curricula and targeted scholarships could help reverse the gradual slide, suggesting that future enrollment may stabilize above the current 104 % level if reforms address socioeconomic barriers.
Data & projection
| Year | Secondary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 104.05% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 104.10% | - | - |
| 2025 | 104.10% | +0.13pp | #45 |
| 2023 | 103.96% | −0.35pp | #37 |
| 2022 | 104.32% | −0.21pp | #39 |
| 2021 | 104.52% | −0.04pp | #38 |
| 2020 | 104.57% | +0.49pp | #35 |
| 2019 | 104.08% | +0.30pp | #40 |
| 2018 | 103.77% | +0.02pp | #45 |
| 2017 | 103.76% | +0.45pp | #42 |
| 2016 | 103.31% | −0.09pp | #41 |
| 2015 | 103.40% | −0.03pp | #40 |
| 2014 | 103.43% | −0.95pp | #41 |
| 2013 | 104.38% | −1.44pp | #32 |
| 2012 | 105.81% | −0.80pp | #25 |
| 2011 | 106.61% | +0.19pp | #23 |
| 2010 | 106.42% | +0.19pp | #23 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
France matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw secondary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
France's secondary enrollment was 104.10% in 2025. Ranked 45th globally. This represents a 0.1% increase from the previous year.
France's secondary enrollment peaked at 106.93% in 2006.
The lowest secondary enrollment in France was 102.22% in 2004.
France ranks 45th globally in secondary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.SEC.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
France's secondary enrollment is projected to reach 104.10% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The secondary enrollment of France in 2025 was 104.10%. This ranks 45th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_france_secondary-enrollment,
title = {France Secondary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/france/secondary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}