Belgium vs France: Pupils from age 3 to the starting age of compulsory education at

Belgium
98.1%
in 2024
France
100.0%
in 2024
Belgium rank
4th
France rank
1st

Pupils from age 3 to the starting age of compulsory education at over time

  • Belgium
  • France
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How they compare

France currently reports 100.0% against 98.1% in Belgium, a difference of 1.9%.

Across all 12 years both countries report, France has been ahead every year.

Belgium ranks 4th and France ranks 1st of 45 countries.

France has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Belgium France Difference Ahead
2010s 98.3% 99.9% 1.6% France
2020s 98.2% 100.0% 1.8% France

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher pupils from age 3 to the starting age of compulsory education at, Belgium or France?
France, at 100.0% against 98.1% in Belgium as of 2024.
What is the difference in pupils from age 3 to the starting age of compulsory education at between Belgium and France?
1.9%, with France ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and France?
12 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2024.
How do Belgium and France rank globally for pupils from age 3 to the starting age of compulsory education at?
Belgium ranks 4th and France ranks 1st of 45 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Pupils from age 3 to the starting age of compulsory education at primary level by sex - % of the population of the corresponding age. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Pupils from age 3 to the starting age of compulsory education at primary level by sex - % of the population of the corresponding age
Unit
Percentage
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
47 places, 533 data points, 2013–2024
Last refreshed