France vs Japan: Tertiary School Enrollment Comparison

Compare Tertiary School Enrollment (% Gross) of France and Japan over time using official World Bank Open Data.

⚡ Quick Comparison Summary

In 2024, France recorded Tertiary School Enrollment (% Gross) of 71.5% vs 64.5% for Japan (France's Tertiary School Enrollment is 7.0% higher than Japan's.).

🇫🇷 France
71.5%
+19.5% since 2013
🇯🇵 Japan
64.5%
+3.0% since 2013
⚖️ Difference / Gap
7.0%
Latest Year: 2024
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France vs Japan All Annual Observations (2001 – 2024)

Complete annual observations of Tertiary School Enrollment (% Gross) for France and Japan reported by World Bank.

Year 🇫🇷 France Tertiary School Enrollment 🇯🇵 Japan Tertiary School Enrollment Difference / Gap
2024 71.5% No data
2023 70.5% 64.5% 6.0%
2022 71.5% 63.4% 8.1%
2021 69.9% 62.0% 7.9%
2020 68.9% 62.3% 6.6%
2019 67.7% 62.4% 5.3%
2018 67.5% 62.6% 4.9%
2017 65.8% 63.3% 2.5%
2016 64.7% 62.5% 2.2%
2015 62.8% 62.4% 0.3%
2014 61.5% 62.8% 1.3%
2013 59.8% 62.6% 2.8%
2012 57.9% No data
2011 55.6% No data
2010 54.9% No data
2009 52.8% No data
2008 52.5% No data
2007 52.9% No data
2006 53.9% No data
2005 53.9% No data
2004 53.5% No data
2003 52.3% No data
2002 50.3% No data
2001 50.4% No data

Tertiary School Enrollment Comparison

Current Leader: In 2024, France recorded Tertiary School Enrollment of 71.5%, while Japan recorded 64.5%, a difference of 7.0%.
2013 Baseline: France stood at 59.8% and Japan stood at 62.6%.
2013–2024 Trajectory: France moved to 71.5% (+19.5% since 2013), while Japan moved to 64.5% (+3.0% since 2013).

Historical Trends

Over the available reporting period from 2013 to 2024, France and Japan followed distinct developmental paths. In 2013, France recorded 59.8% compared to 62.6% for Japan. By 2024, the values evolved to 71.5% and 64.5% respectively.

Key Differences

Absolute Gap: Difference in 2024 is 7.0%.
Highest Observed Year: Peak observed was 71.5% (France in 2024).
Growth Trajectory: Since 2013, France achieved +19.5% since 2013, while Japan achieved +3.0% since 2013.

About Tertiary School Enrollment (% Gross)

Total enrollment in tertiary education regardless of age, expressed as a percentage of the population.

This comparison uses standardized data from World Bank Open Data. Historical records allow analysts to trace long-term development trajectories for France and Japan.

Frequently Asked Questions — Tertiary School Enrollment

What is the Tertiary School Enrollment of France?

In 2024, France's Tertiary School Enrollment was 71.5% according to official World Bank data.

What is the Tertiary School Enrollment of Japan?

In 2023, Japan's Tertiary School Enrollment was 64.5% according to official World Bank data.

Which country has a higher Tertiary School Enrollment?

In 2024, France recorded a higher Tertiary School Enrollment of 71.5% compared to Japan's 64.5% (a difference of 7.0%).

How has Tertiary School Enrollment changed over time for France and Japan?

From 2013 to 2024, France's Tertiary School Enrollment changed by +19.5% since 2013, while Japan's changed by +3.0% since 2013.

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Data Source and Methodology

Source: World Bank Open Data. Indicator Code: SE.TER.ENRR (Tertiary School Enrollment (% Gross)). Values represent annual tertiary school enrollment (% gross) for France and Japan from 2013 through 2024. Missing reporting years are omitted without converting missing values to zero.