Share of children achieving minimum reading proficiency by the end of lower-secondary age in France
France: Share of children achieving minimum reading proficiency by the end of lower-secondary age was 71.9% in 2022. ▼ Falling
Share of children achieving minimum reading proficiency by the end of lower-secondary age in France, 2000–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of children achieving minimum reading proficiency by the end of lower-secondary age in France is 71.9%, measured in 2022. That is the lowest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is down 8.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of children achieving minimum reading proficiency by the end of lower-secondary age in France peaked at 81.5% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 71.9%, in 2022.
France ranks 22nd of 53 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Share of children achieving minimum reading proficiency by the end of lower-secondary age in France, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 81.5% | — |
| 2003 | 79.3% | -2.7% |
| 2006 | 75.6% | -4.7% |
| 2009 | 77.7% | +2.8% |
| 2012 | 78.8% | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| 2018 | 77.5% | +1.0% |
| 2022 | 71.9% | -7.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 78.5% | 75.6% | 81.5% | 4 |
| 2010s | 77.7% | 76.7% | 78.8% | 3 |
| 2020s | 71.9% | 71.9% | 71.9% | 1 |
Countries ranked near France
More reference data data for France
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 22.63 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 11.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 14.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 106.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.3 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of children achieving minimum reading proficiency by the end of lower-secondary age in France?
- Share of children achieving minimum reading proficiency by the end of lower-secondary age in France was 71.9% in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of children achieving minimum reading proficiency by the end of lower-secondary age recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 81.5% in 2000.
- What is the lowest share of children achieving minimum reading proficiency by the end of lower-secondary age recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 71.9% in 2022.
- How does France rank for share of children achieving minimum reading proficiency by the end of lower-secondary age?
- France ranks 22nd out of 53 countries with data for 2022.
- Is share of children achieving minimum reading proficiency by the end of lower-secondary age rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of children achieving minimum reading proficiency by the end of lower-secondary age. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Share of children who achieve minimum reading proficiency by the end of lower secondary education. This data accounts for school completion rates to estimate skills for all children, not just those in school.