Class Size Chart
Average primary class size across major education systems, and what falling birth cohorts will do to each of them from about 2031.
Average primary class size runs from about 38 pupils in China to 27 in Japan and the United Kingdom, 22 in France and 21 in the United States.
Class Size Chart
Frequently asked
Is the Class Size Chart free?
Yes. Every tool on AlphaBetaMinds is free, needs no account and has no usage limit.
Does this tool store what I type?
No. It runs entirely in your browser. Your inputs are never sent to our server, and nothing is logged.
How accurate is it?
It uses the McCrindle generation boundaries (Gen Alpha 2010–2024, Gen Beta 2025–2039) and UN World Population Prospects vital rates. Sources and formulas are on our methodology page.
Can I use the result in an article or report?
Yes, with a credit and a link back to this page. See our terms of use for the full licence.
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