Graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing in France
France: Graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing was 28 Per thousand inhabitants in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
28 Per thousand inhabitants
Change on year
up 1.4%
World rank
3rd
of 44 countries
All-time high
29.9 Per thousand inhabitants
in 2022
All-time low
24.7 Per thousand inhabitants
in 2015
Years of data
10
2015–2024
Graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing in France, 2015–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Per thousand inhabitants.
Analysis
France recorded 28 Per thousand inhabitants for graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing in 2024.
That represents a change of up 1.4% on the previous year and up 13.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing in France peaked at 29.9 Per thousand inhabitants in 2022 and was at its lowest, 24.7 Per thousand inhabitants, in 2015.
France ranks 3rd of 44 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing in France, year by year
| Year | Per thousand inhabitants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 24.7 Per thousand inhabitants | — |
| 2016 | 25.5 Per thousand inhabitants | +3.2% |
| 2017 | 26.2 Per thousand inhabitants | +2.7% |
| 2018 | 26.5 Per thousand inhabitants | +1.1% |
| 2019 | 27.3 Per thousand inhabitants | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 29 Per thousand inhabitants | +6.2% |
| 2021 | 29.6 Per thousand inhabitants | +2.1% |
| 2022 | 29.9 Per thousand inhabitants | +1.0% |
| 2023 | 27.6 Per thousand inhabitants | -7.7% |
| 2024 | 28 Per thousand inhabitants | +1.4% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 28 Per thousand inhabitants is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 20 Per thousand inhabitants, 1.4× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- France's 28 Per thousand inhabitants is above the median for high income countries, which is 20.6 Per thousand inhabitants, 1.4× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 26.04 Per thousand inhabitants | 24.7 Per thousand inhabitants | 27.3 Per thousand inhabitants | 5 |
| 2020s | 28.82 Per thousand inhabitants | 27.6 Per thousand inhabitants | 29.9 Per thousand inhabitants | 5 |
Countries ranked near France
- 1 Ireland 39.8 Per thousand inhabitants compare
- 2 Finland 32.9 Per thousand inhabitants compare
- 4 Denmark 26.5 Per thousand inhabitants compare
- 5 United Kingdom 26.2 Per thousand inhabitants compare
- 5 United Kingdom 26.2 Per thousand inhabitants compare
More population data for France
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1885 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.028 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -3.58 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.028 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.0% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 3.16 million people (2100)
- Population density 125.07 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.0% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.1075 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.1504 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing in France?
- Graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing in France was 28 Per thousand inhabitants in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 29.9 Per thousand inhabitants in 2022.
- What is the lowest graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 24.7 Per thousand inhabitants in 2015.
- How does France rank for graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing?
- France ranks 3rd out of 44 countries with data for 2024.
- Is graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Graduates in tertiary education, in science, math., computing, engineering, manufacturing, construction, by sex - per 1000 of population aged 20-29. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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