How many years of comparable data are there for Barbados and United States Virgin Islands?

14 years are reported by both, from 1971 to 1992.

Where does this data come from?

Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as Primary education, pupils. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Barbados vs United States Virgin Islands: Primary education, pupils

Barbados

16,314

in 2024

United States Virgin Islands

14,544

in 1993

Barbados rank

180th

United States Virgin Islands rank

183rd

Primary education, pupils over time

Barbados
United States Virgin Islands

How they compare

Barbados currently reports 16,314 against 14,544 in United States Virgin Islands, a difference of 1,770.

That makes Barbados's figure about 1.1 times United States Virgin Islands's.

Across all 14 years both countries report, Barbados has been ahead every year.

Barbados ranks 180th and United States Virgin Islands ranks 183rd of 206 countries.

Barbados has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Barbados	United States Virgin Islands	Difference	Ahead
1970s	35,332	15,729	19,603	Barbados
1980s	30,656	15,136	15,520	Barbados
1990s	26,662	14,400	12,262	Barbados

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher primary education, pupils, Barbados or United States Virgin Islands?: Barbados, at 16,314 against 14,544 in United States Virgin Islands as of 2024.
What is the difference in primary education, pupils between Barbados and United States Virgin Islands?: 1,770, with Barbados ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Barbados and United States Virgin Islands?: 14 years are reported by both, from 1971 to 1992.
How do Barbados and United States Virgin Islands rank globally for primary education, pupils?: Barbados ranks 180th and United States Virgin Islands ranks 183rd of 206 countries.
Where does this data come from?: Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as Primary education, pupils. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator: Primary education, pupils
Source: Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 251 places, 11,297 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed: 06 August 2026

Primary education pupils is the total number of pupils enrolled at primary level in public and private schools.