French Polynesia Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
French Polynesia's primary enrollment was 108.14% in 1996, ranked 24th globally. This represents a 4.0% decrease from 1995. Data from World Bank, covering 1981–1996.
Overview
French Polynesia's primary enrollment stood at 108.14% in 1996, a decline of +4.51pp from 1995. French Polynesia ranked 24th globally.
French Polynesia’s primary‑school enrollment rate has remained above the 100 percent threshold throughout the 14‑year series, falling from an early‑series high of 115.68 percent in 1981 to a low of 104.44 percent in 1985 before reaching its all‑time peak of 118.43 percent in 1988. By 1996 the rate stood at 108.14 percent, ranking twenty‑fourth globally and placing the territory marginally below peers such as the Congo, Republic of (108.32 percent) and Lao PDR (107.51 percent). The modest decline from the 1988 peak reflects demographic shifts and the challenges of maintaining universal access in a dispersed island setting, yet the figure remains well above the regional average, indicating continued progress toward universal primary education. If investment in school infrastructure and teacher recruitment keeps pace with population growth, the upward trajectory is likely to persist, potentially returning enrollment to near‑peak levels in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 108.14% | −4.51pp | #24 |
| 1995 | 112.65% | −0.90pp | #21 |
| 1994 | 113.55% | −0.63pp | #21 |
| 1993 | 114.18% | +1.85pp | #17 |
| 1992 | 112.33% | −2.02pp | #21 |
| 1991 | 114.35% | −0.48pp | #16 |
| 1990 | 114.82% | −0.93pp | #12 |
| 1989 | 115.75% | −2.68pp | #13 |
| 1988 | 118.43% | +13.99pp | #12 |
| 1985 | 104.44% | −1.96pp | #36 |
| 1984 | 106.40% | −6.95pp | #34 |
| 1983 | 113.35% | −0.09pp | #22 |
| 1982 | 113.44% | −2.24pp | #19 |
| 1981 | 115.68% | – | #12 |
Analysis
French Polynesia's primary enrollment was 108.14% in 1996, a decline of −4.51pp from 1995.
Frequently Asked Questions
French Polynesia's primary enrollment was 108.14% in 1996. Ranked 24th globally. This represents a 4.0% decrease from the previous year.
French Polynesia's primary enrollment peaked at 118.43% in 1988.
The lowest primary enrollment in French Polynesia was 104.44% in 1985.
French Polynesia ranks 24th globally in primary enrollment as of 1996.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
The primary enrollment of French Polynesia in 1996 was 108.14%. This ranks 24th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_french-polynesia_primary-enrollment,
title = {French Polynesia Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/french-polynesia/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}